'Praise the Lord' - Tunde Ednut, other Nigerians react as 385 applicants are granted Nigerian citizenship

Nigerians on social media have reacted to reports that 385 applicants who have met the requirements were granted Nigerian citizenship.

The confirmation of their citizenship was disclosed by Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola on Wednesday, April 19 while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo.

According to the minister, the categories of citizenship granted to the applicants are naturalization and registration.

“FEC today approved the granting of Nigerian citizenship by naturalization to 317 applicants and Nigerian citizenship by registration to 68 applicants.

“The applicants got the nod after meeting all the constitutional and administrative requirements for the grant of Nigerian citizenship.’’

See how Nigerians reacted

Tundednut: Eyaaaaaaaa! They applied for Nigerian citizenship and they got it. PRAAAAAAAAAISE THE LORD. There’s nothing God can not do.

_Sheriffa noted: E sure me say those Lebanese guys go many for this number

Henryanaege commented: I bet you Chinese people and Lebanese people applied for the above. There is a lot of opportunity in Nigeria if you know you know

Davidkhofi wrote: hey were not informed ? Or they don’t have tv . Congrats to them. Shege banza awaits

Thelordmayorfrank noted: Tax cut! They need it for business purposes!!!

Dear_enayi commented: I’m one of them I’m from Kenya but applied for Nigerian citizenship. Welcome me guyss

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