BBNaija's Uriel Oputa becomes a British Citizen [photos]

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Uriel Oputa is now officially a British citizen.

She took to her Instagram page to share photos from the event, and also shared the story of her life leading up to the ceremony.

She wrote beneath one post:

“I’m officially a British Citizen ? Although I was born here I was never entitled because my mother is Nigerian , one yeye law they passed bk then.

“Any who I finally decided to close my eyes and go through the Citizenship process it was tough oo but I sailed through the exams. Before!! Me wey get better brain. Just grateful my mum didn’t abandon us in Nigeria years bk when my Dad passed.

“She fought in a foreign country with Five children. Today I sang the British National Anthem. I almost swallowed my tongue ?. Im British oooo by Law.”

She added in another Instagram post:

“British Babe. Off to buy a bag and drink posh British champagne. Outfit @totalwrap

“I’m officially a British Citizen ? Although I was born here I was never entitled because my mother is Nigerian , one yeye law they passed bk then. Any who I finally decided to close my eyes and go through the Citizenship process it was tough oo but I sailed through the exams. Before!! Me wey get better brain.

“Just grateful my mum didn’t abandon us in Nigeria years bk when my Dad passed. She fought in a foreign country with Five children. Today I sang the British t National Anthem. I almost swallowed my tongue ?. Im British oooo by Law.”