The Nigerian Senate has advanced a bill that will strip Nigerians convicted of crimes abroad of their international passports for a minimum of 10 years.
The bill, sponsored by Senator Abubakar Bello seeks to amend the passport act, introducing tough penalties designed to deter criminal conduct by Nigerians overseas and repair the tarnished image of the Nigerian passport.
He, however, described the bill as imperative and compelling step that it will serve as a strong deterrent to those who damage Nigeria’s international reputation through criminal activity.