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See how this Nigerian lady was celebrated after she became a Canadian citizen

Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 9:10 AM by Joseph Omotayo

- A Nigerian lady, Marina Iyeme-Eteng, has taken her success story to Twitter after she got her Canadian citizenship

- Marina said it gives her a great feeling to finally call Canada another home aside from Nigeria where she was born

- Nigerians thronged her comment section as many said they are working on migrating to the country soon

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A Nigerian lady, Marina Iyeme-Eteng, has shared her successful immigrant story and people are celebrating her for it.

In a post on Wednesday, January 27, the lady said that she took an oath and officially became a Canadian citizen.

Marina said that she used to think that whenever she gets foreign citizenship, she will become less of a Nigerian, but the reverse was the case.

The woman went ahead to say she is happy to now have two countries that she can call home.

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See her post below:

As at the time of writing this report, her post has gathered over 7,000 likes and more than 1,000 retweets. Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions below:

@Lohlade_ said:

"Congrats Marina... Now you've got dual citizenship."

@adeeni4ade said:

"Thanks for not cursing Nigeria. Success is yours always."

@mattyibok said:

"Congratulations Sis happy for you and your family."

Nigerian woman becomes Canadian citizen, rejoices to high heavens — The lady said that she is now both a citizen of Nigeria and Canada. Photo source: @marina_esiri
Source: Twitter

@Kaybenjamine said:

"Congratulations... Tapping into this Grace."

@OwoniyiPrince said:

"I pray to be part of this country (Canada) one day have tried so hard but not working."

@PriscanonyTunde said:

"Thank you not the ones that will go there and call Nigeria soon."

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that a Nigerian man identified as Ayo Phillips has narrated how the sacrifice his parents made 20 years ago made him what he is today.