The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and accountability in the administration of expatriate quotas.
This is following recent allegations of irregularities in the oil sector. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria had last week protested at Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company’s headquarters in Lagos.
The union accused the oil company of prioritising expatriates overqualified Nigerian professionals.
The incident subsequently raised concerns over the management of expatriate quotas in the country.
Addressing the issue in a statement on Monday, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, said the government acknowledged the concerns raised on the issue, assuring the public that proactive steps are being taken to address the issues.
Ajani said the ministry had earlier, in a circular dated February 12, 2025, announced a major review of the approval process for Expatriate Quota and Citizenship applications.
