Key points:
- Nwelue posts a blunt note about Nigerian passport limits. He claims Taipei blocked a transit visa on arrival.
- He calls the passport “the most useless” in the world. The remark appears in a short X post.
- His claim renews talk on travel and passport rules. Lawmakers also debate tighter Nigerian passport use.
Nigerian author Onyeka Nwelue has criticised the power of the Nigerian passport. He shared his frustration after a travel stop linked to Taipei. His post landed on X in a firm, direct tone. It sparked fresh talk about travel rules and passport value.
“I am happy to announce that I hold the most useless passport in the world,” he wrote. He then added another pointed line for his audience. “You can’t even get transit visa on arrival into Taipei with it!” The author did not share dates or flight details.
What Nwelue said on X
The post came from his verified handle, @onyekanwelue. It was short, blunt, and easy to read. The words showed anger and clear fatigue with travel blocks. He also used a harsh phrase about the country in closing.
His comment joins a steady stream of travel gripes online. Many posts talk about transit and visa hurdles for Nigerians. Rules can change with little notice at some hubs. Airlines and border checks can also differ by route and time.
Lawmakers are at work on passport rules back home. A recent Senate plan seeks new limits for some travellers. See this explainer on the proposed 10-year passport ban for Nigerians convicted abroad. The move passed second reading this week.
Travel rules and the wider debate
A transit visa on arrival is not a global right. Each place sets its own entry and airport policies. Some allow visa-free passage for set hours. Others ask for prior permits even for tight, same-day links.
Security rules also shape how people move through cities. In Abuja, police recently paused a high-profile permit check. Read the report on FCT Police suspending tinted glass permit checks after a court order. That halt will last until the court gives a full ruling.
Nwelue’s post sits within this larger, knotty picture. Travellers must track rules for each point on their route. Airlines, embassies, and official sites remain the safest guides. For now, his words keep the spotlight on mobility questions Nigerians face.
