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Nauru conducts first citizenship ceremony

The Government of the Republic of Nauru conducted its first citizenship ceremony with 35 new citizens pledging their allegiance to Nauru this morning (13 May).
 
Following the opening prayer His Excellency President Baron Waqa delivered his address welcoming the new citizens into the Nauruan family.
 
"Each of you today will have something special to share with your families that is uniquely yours to add to the meaning of being a Nauruan.
 
"We hope, in turn, that the freedom, the peace, the diversity and tolerance that we are privileged to enjoy in Nauru will be actively embraced and advanced by you.
 
"I hope you will all contribute in whatever way is right for you and your families to building Nauru's future. As Nauruans, let us face our challenges together and build our nation to prosperity," President Waqa said.
 
Secretary for Justice Graham Leung gave a briefing on the roles and responsibilities of being a Nauruan.
 
"Becoming a citizen of Nauru means that one assumes an allegiance to the country. It means that you must abide by and respect its laws, take pride in its history and narrative, and commit to constructively contributing to its wellbeing, political, economic and social, and in whatever way is possible.
 
"Nauru confers upon you a legal identity. The right to vote in elections… a right to participate in decision making in the country, "Mr Leung said.
 
Justice Mohammed Shafiullah Khan presided over the oath ceremony before President Waqa presented citizenship certificates, a copy of the Nauruan national anthem and gift bag to the 35 that were granted Nauruan citizenship from 2013 to May 2016.
 
New Nauruan citizen Richard Lewis gave a brief thank you speech on behalf of his fellow citizens.
 
Minister for Justice and Border Control Hon David Adeang delivered the closing speech in his native Nauruan congratulating the newest citizens adding that they have today been given something momentous and something difficult to achieve given that the Nauruan family is a very small one and inclusion into that small family is difficult.
 
Minister Adeang added that citizenship is something well-guarded and treasured by the current government, by former governments and by governments yet to come.
 
The minister explained that every aspect of the applicant including their background is vetted to ensure that each applicant seeking Nauruan citizenship is ready to look ahead and partner with Nauru going forward noting that building up a nation and taking it forward is no easy feat but said the government welcomed them to join in taking Nauru forward and prosper.
 
In closing a coffee book featuring Nauru's landmarks and features was released by President Waqa.