Section 22: Right of appeal to the Minister.

(1) A person who is aggrieved by the decision of the Federal Commissioner to revoke the grant of refugee status may, within seven days of being notified of the revocation, appeal in writing to the Minister.
(2) In any appeal under subsection (1), the Minister may either confirm or set aside the decision of the Federal Commissioner and shall communicate his decision on the matter to the complainant.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (2), the Minister may, before taking a decision on any appeal -
(a) invite the representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Nigeria to make oral or written representation on the matter;
(b) refer the matter back to the Eligibility Committee or the Appeal Board for further inquiry and investigation; or
(c) make such further inquiry or investigation into the matter as may be necessary.
(4) Where the Federal Commissioner withdraws the grant of a refugee status under section 21 of this Act, the refugee and any other person who became a refugee by virtue of being a member of his family, shall cease to be a refugee with effect from -
(a) seven days after being served the refugee status revocation notice by the Federal Commissioner; or
(b) the date on which the Minister confirms the decision of the Federal Commissioner.
(5) The person or refugee referred to in subsection (4) shall, within 30 days, leave Nigeria for another country of his choice.
(6) A family member may apply for the grant of refugee status on the revocation of the principal grant.