Nigeria has ranked fourth among countries whose citizens were granted U.S. citizenship through military naturalization between 2020 and 2024.

During the period under review, the United States naturalised over 52,000 military service members across different countries.

According to data obtained from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on Monday, 3,270 Nigerian-born service members were granted U.S. citizenship, trailing only the Philippines (5,630), Jamaica (5,420), and Mexico with 3,670.

“Service members born in the Philippines, Jamaica, Mexico, Nigeria, and Ghana — the top five countries of birth among those naturalised — comprised over 38% of the naturalizations since FY 2020.

“The next five countries of birth — Haiti, China, Cameroon, Vietnam, and South Korea — comprised an additional 16% of military naturalisations from FY 2020 to FY 2024,” the analysis of the data partly read.

The data revealed that the number of Nigerian service members gaining U.S. citizenship has steadily increased over the past five years.

From 340 in 2020, the figure rose to 630 the following year, 680 in 2022, 690 in 2023 and 930 in 2024.

The Army accounted for 60% of all military naturalisations during this period, followed by the Navy (20.4%), Air Force (10.6%), and Marine Corps (6.6%). Less than 1% of naturalised service members served in the Coast Guard.

“Service members from the Army (including National Guard and Reserves) comprised almost two-thirds (60%) of all military naturalisations from FY 2020 to FY 2024. Service members from the Coast Guard comprised less than 1%. The Navy accounted for 20.4%, the Air Force for 10.6%, and the Marine Corps for 6.6%,” the report stated.

Age-wise, half of the service members were between 22 and 30 years old when they naturalised.

“Half of all service members were between 22 and 30 years old when they naturalised. The median age of all service members who naturalised between FY 2020 and FY 2024 was 27. More than 17% were 21 and under, while almost 5% were older than 40,” the analysis revealed.

Regarding gender distribution, 73% of the naturalised service members were men.

“Men comprised 73% of all service members naturalized between FY 2020 and FY 2024. The proportion of female service members slightly increased across the years,” the report added.

Source: https://punchng.com/3270-nigerians-gained-american-citizenship-via-military-service-us/

chai them just japa to oyinbo land immediately they got the chance

The advantage of a functioning country. They can lure outsiders with citizenship to swell their army.

CodeTemplar:
The advantage of a fuctioning country.

How does this comment relate to the topic

So, EU countries with diff criterium and stats are automatically not functioning countries

Korea is among the top5 here, i guess that is also not a functioning country


Sometimes, its better to just read, scroll and move past the thread than making fallacious comments like this

Most of us are too smart to see every foreign news as a medium to downtalk our own country, especially on unrelated topics

Bravehearts

Congrat to them.

Wettin I dey wait!!!

T

Miıitary updates dey defferent shaaa

To those who have successfully joined the US military, how una take do am? Make you show us way.

Is there still space?

Let me apply immediately

Great

Excellent

It's worth it

Smart guys .... God bless America

Hope Trump would not try to revoke this one too.

I hear it's not possible again
There's a nairalander who's used that method too

Think his name is leebeedo

That's nice.

EmperorCaesar:

How does this comment relate to the topic

So, EU countries with diff criterium and stats are automatically not functioning countries

Korea is among the top5 here, i guess that is also not a functioning country


Sometimes, its better to just read, scroll and move past the thread than making fallacious comments like this

Most of us are too smart to see every foreign news as a medium to downtalk our own country, especially on unrelated topics

I echo his sentiment:
The advantage of a functioning country. Don't sweat it bro. Without prejudice to any other country, that is a functioning country. He said it in absolute na, why are you relating it to a country like Nigeria.
Oh you know your country is not a functioning one ba. Run along

Important update

Wow

Mordson:


Important update

the update strong.

mushroomFarm:
Anyone with contact in the maritime or deep ocean exploration sector should dm me for a business deal

Bring money 💰

OBUKOMENA:
To those who have successfully joined the US military, how una take do am? Make you show us way.

Get your visa move, be a permanent resident and proof of living here for atleast 2years, approach a recruiting office in your city, attend and pass boot camp, that’s it.

And be under 35, different age restrictions for different branch of the force.

There was a special program for language speakers like Yoruba, not sure if it’s still ON.

Flangelo12:


Bring money 💰

Depends on how solid your contacts are I am talking of business deals worth 100m

OBUKOMENA:
To those who have successfully joined the US military, how una take do am? Make you show us way.

Hehehehehe

This one cracked me up!

mushroomFarm:

Depends on how solid your contacts are I am talking of business deals worth 100m

In Dollars?

This guy again. I will really want to know what you gain with such news!!