Nigeria: Copy of the Nigerian citizenship law, and information on whether a child born in Nigeria to a Rwandan mother and a Nigerian father automatically becomes a Nigerian citizen
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 March 1995 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | NGA20069.E |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Nigeria: Copy of the Nigerian citizenship law, and information on whether a child born in Nigeria to a Rwandan mother and a Nigerian father automatically becomes a Nigerian citizen, 1 March 1995, NGA20069.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ab834.html [accessed 20 May 2023] |
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Information on whether a child born in Nigeria to a Rwandan mother and a Nigerian father automatically becomes a Nigerian citizen could not be found among the sources consulted by the DIRB. However, for general information on Nigerian citizenship, please refer to the attachments. Information on whether or not there have been amendments since 1990 could not be found among the sources consulted by the DIRB.
This response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find attached the list of sources consulted in researching this response.
Attachments
Ewezukwa, D.I.O., Carmella Piscopo Keener and Steven Lessick. June 1986. "Nigeria," Constitutions of the Countries of the World. Edited by Albert P. Blaustein and Gisbert H. Flanz. Dobbs Ferry, NY: Oceana Publications, pp. 88-90.
Tenney, Carol. October 1990. "Nigeria," Supplement, Constitutions of the Countries of the World. Edited by Albert P. Blaustein and Gisbert H. Flanz. Dobbs Ferry, NY: Oceana Publications, pp. 28-30.
Other Sources Consulted
High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigerian, Ottawa.
Immigration and Nationality: Law and Practice [London]. Quarterly.
Passports Handbook. 1987 [with current amendments].
