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Senate approves bill seeking 10-year passport ban for Nigerians convicted abroad

The Senate on Tuesday advanced a bill that would revoke the international passports of Nigerians convicted of crimes overseas for a minimum of 10 years.

Sponsored by Senator Abubakar Bello (Niger North), the bill seeks to amend the Passport (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act as part of legislative efforts intended to restore the country’s global reputation, as reported by Channels TV.

Leading the debate, Senator Onawo Ogwoshi (Nasarawa South), speaking for the sponsor, argued that the bill is urgent and necessary.

He said the bill is both punitive and deterrent and will discourage criminal conduct that damages the standing of the Nigerian passport and its citizens abroad.

“Innocent and patriotic Nigerians suffer harassment in airports, visa denials, and constant suspicion simply because of the actions of a few.

The green passport, once a symbol of pride, is now widely disrespected. That is nothing less than a state of emergency,” he said.

The proposed amendment would withdraw a convicted individual’s passport for 10 years after the completion of their foreign sentence.

Backers told the chamber the proposal would signal Nigeria’s commitment to accountability and reassure international partners.

Source https://punchng.com/senate-approves-bill-seeking-10-year-passport-ban-for-nigerians-convicted-abroad/

Ahhh one region will start crying victimisation now oo. They know themselves.

Everyone criminal will be affected but some will be more affected than others. If you know you know.

This is an audacious move, and I commend it. 10 years' ban is too small. If should a life ban.
However, I don't know why we don't convict and kill politicians found to be corrupt - something that China still does today.

That means Nigeria encourages corruption. That's why the world doesn't believe that Nigeria is fighting corruption. Nigerians who complain about corruption do so because they lack the opportunity to steal.

wellmax:
Ahhh one region will start crying victimisation now oo. They know themselves.

Everyone criminal will be affected but some will be more affected than others. If you know you know.

Oga, rest! No region will cry. If everyone knows that criminality has consequences, they will think twice before committing it.

This is superb!

THIS SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED IMMEDIATELY.

Did they consult the Chicago drug man before coming up with this bill?

Ban them for life
Whether the president oooo VP oooo, senate members oooo, ban all of them for life

If this bill fly lemme know what caused it

;DWill develo—-pers be happy with this bill? Won’t they insult this law maker?

So Ike Ekweremadu and His Wife Will Be Affected?

We know who this will affect the most, I believe this corrupt politicians will have no reason to be happy now.

Nice Move some people go think twice before doing that thing they know how to do best. Nice one from FG India Developer will not like this News

Waooow… this will be a very commendable development. We just hope there’ll be no exceptions. The 10 years should start after finishing their conviction.

Good development; starting from one of you- in the person of Ekeremandu

How will they know when one is convicted in another country? What if the convict is not deported after serving time? He may continue living in the country for ten years when the ban expires then return home and get his passport renewed. It's a good move but hope they work out the details.

Antoeni:
So Ike Ekweremadu and His Wife Will Be Affected?

🤣🤣🤣 you're a baddie 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Youuuuuuuuu🤣🤣🤣🤣

The sponsor of this bill deserves a medal.

wellmax:
Ahhh one region will start crying victimisation now oo. They know themselves.

Everyone criminal will be affected but some will be more affected than others. If you know you know.

This is 21st century at least have some dignity its not too much to ask off

yorosstores:
Source https://punchng.com/senate-approves-bill-seeking-10-year-passport-ban-for-nigerians-convicted-abroad/

What if they change their names and other particulars when they arrive Nigeria and they go to nearby countries to process their way to other foreign countries?
Do we have very good systems to prevent these things from happening?

This is a darn good bill. It should be expanded to those who stay in Nigeria but dupe foreign nationals. An extradition clause should be inserted to extradite them to the countries that their victims live so that they face justice.

They should used Tinubu and start this o!

At least after that we will ask American government to bring back that our460k Drug money they took from him.


🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Let’s see if it will affect Ekweremadu when he comes back.

Good and a welcome development..I hope it all apply to all Nigerians that commit crime, both elite and the poor..like the once that want to harvest innocent guy kidney for his daughter the other time that was caught, and the.Gucci ambassador fraudster 😂😂 in the US..all of them should be banned.. hahahah 😂

yorosstores:
Source https://punchng.com/senate-approves-bill-seeking-10-year-passport-ban-for-nigerians-convicted-abroad/

The desperation that fuels crime at home and abroad shouldn't be ignored by the government!
Why are Nigerians suddenly gravitating to committing crime wherever they are domiciled?

Awa oba

Oba Adeleke 1 of ogbomosho is still in the penitentiary

He won't like this development

yorosstores:
Source https://punchng.com/senate-approves-bill-seeking-10-year-passport-ban-for-nigerians-convicted-abroad/

one tribe will start crying now oo

Good! Let's start with Tulumbu, his Chief of staff, the governors and Obas... let's put our law where our legislation is. Ooya!

wellmax:
Ahhh one region will start crying victimisation now oo. They know themselves.

Everyone criminal will be affected but some will be more affected than others. If you know you know.

Yes oh, hushpuppyi & Bobo Chicago

zelnababa:
one tribe will start crying now oo

believe oh, starting with druglord emilokan

AlabiKILLER2023:
Awa oba

Oba Adeleke 1 of ogbomosho is still in the penitentiary

He won't like this development

No mind that royal yahoo father

Ekeremadu people won't allow it to sail through

Good. Let them start with Ike Ekweremadu and any other politician found committing crime.

Former Senator Ekweremadu too will fall victim. His passport will be on hold for 10yrs when he returns.

Naija wicked small... You wan render them stateless? They wan hook them for Naija for 10 years after their deportation.

The only area we have not doing well is to eradicate corruption. Politicians are fast to punish others, but they are the worst when it comes to committing crimes.