Nigerian Lady Super Excited As She Gets Irish Citizenship; Says ‘Wrap This Irish Flag Around Me’

A Nigerian lady, Lola Ayetigbo couldn’t hold back her excitement as she was one of the three thousand people who received their Irish Citiz...

A Nigerian lady, Lola Ayetigbo couldn’t hold back her excitement as she was one of the three thousand people who received their Irish Citizenship. The event took place at a a special ceremony held in Dublin’s Convention Centre on Friday, April 28. Host Ryan Tubridy helped welcome some of the newest citizens on Late Late Show on Saturday night. The chat show host met a diverse bunch hailing from all corners of the globe.

Ms. Ayetibo told Ryan that she came to Ireland so that her children could have better opportunities. She also told the tragic story of her late son, Shetemi who died aged 16 from SADS (Seasonal affective disorder).

Ms Ayetigbo spoke of her local community in Donabate, Dublin rallied around her and her family in the aftermath of her son’s death and helped them get through the tough times.