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

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.”