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Africa-Press – Seychelles. <\/strong><\/span>Thirteen people have received their Seychellois citizenship after meeting the requirements and completing the citizenship process.<\/b><\/p>\n

This was during the second oath of allegiance ceremony hosted by the Immigration and Civil Status department on Thursday morning in the Ministry of Internal Affairs boardroom.<\/p>\n

The Minister for Internal Affairs addressed the crowd stating that, \u201cthrough the pledge you have just made to protect and defend the constitution, you have made a solemn promise of loyalty to Seychelles, to your new compatriots and to the values that we hold dear; such as the goodwill and compassion which enable us to reach out to others in need, or our sense of \u2018joie de vivre\u2019 which reverberates in our local culture and tradition\u201d.<\/p>\n

The minister continued by saying, \u201cdespite your various backgrounds and origins, you are being called upon to be ambassadors of your new country. Make good use of your knowledge and experience to promote Seychelles, to serve its interests and participate actively towards its development through volunteering during times of need and contributing towards the well-being of your respective communities as a law-abiding citizen\u201d.<\/p>\n

The ceremony was also attended by the principal secretary in the Immigration and Civil Status department, Alain Volce\u0300re, who led the group in reciting the oath in unison while facing the flag of Seychelles.<\/p>\n

The Ministry of Internal Affairs remains committed to promoting transparency across all its departments and agencies.<\/p>\n

The persons who received their Seychellois citizenship are Luc Nicol Arekion \u2013 Yagolum from Mauritius, Alan Richard Rusteau from Kenya, Chamika Manoda Ariyasinghe Hawpe Liyanage from Sri Lanka, Malagasy Sylvia Esparon, Shiarone Daguit Moustache from the Philippines, Mauritian Marie Edmee Marlene Morel, Malagasy Odette Aimee Pool, Kathryn Jane Benoiton from Britain, Suyin Michelle Payet from Sri Lanka, and four from Congo namely Charles George Anthony, Charles Marriacce Anthony, Monique Anthony, and Esther Anthony.<\/p>\n

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