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a) Gaps in existing laws on nationality
b) Limited access to documentation- including birth certificates
c) Nomadism, migration and transfer of territory, among others
As part of their recommendations for a draft National Action Plan (NAP) to end
statelessness in Nigeria, the UNHCR recommends, among others, five (5) key areas of
action to be prioritised for Nigeria 32:
a) Research, advocacy and sensitization ( including sensitization and advocacy of
top-level administrators and policy makers)
b) Prevent childhood statelessness
c) Prevent statelessness in transfer territory
d) Address gender and other forms of discrimination in issues of citizenship
documentation
e) Ensure protection of stateless migrants/persons
2.3 Data Presentation and Analysis
Research was carried out for this paper using a questionnaire. Between June-July 2019,
the questionnaire was printed and distributed among certain target groups; Working
class, Students that are 18 years and above (young adults), Students that are below 18
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