Nigeria’s Ambassador to Hungary, His Excellency Engr. Abasi Ogwime Braimah, has pledged to prioritise the welfare, unity and legitimate interests of Nigerians in Hungary as part of efforts to strengthen relations between the Nigerian Embassy and the country’s diaspora community.
Ambassador Braimah made the commitment on Friday when he received the executive members of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO), Hungary Chapter, at the Nigerian Embassy in Budapest.
The meeting, described as a familiarisation engagement, provided an opportunity for the Ambassador and NIDO leadership to discuss issues affecting Nigerians in Hungary and explore avenues for closer cooperation between the Embassy and community organisations.
The NIDO delegation was led by its Chairman, Hon. Chief Komolafe Omotunde, and included the General Secretary, Aese Agaigbe; Financial Secretary, Oyun Adesoye; Social Secretary, Aese Cynthia Aese; and Treasurer, Erenwa Olaedo Cynthia.
Addressing the delegation, Ambassador Braimah said the welfare and advancement of Nigerians in the Diaspora could not be achieved through isolated efforts, stressing the need for sustained dialogue, cooperation and shared responsibility.
He reaffirmed his commitment to fostering unity, constructive engagement and mutual support among Nigerians in Hungary and other countries under his diplomatic responsibility.
The Ambassador also assured the community that the Embassy would support initiatives aimed at advancing the legitimate interests and aspirations of Nigerians in the Diaspora, while encouraging community stakeholders to work collectively to address challenges and create opportunities for progress.
He stressed the importance of a strong working relationship between the Embassy, NIDO and other Nigerian community organisations, noting that such collaboration was essential to building a cohesive, vibrant and supportive Nigerian community.
According to him, a well-organised Nigerian community can contribute positively to Nigeria’s image abroad, strengthen people-to-people relations and advance the country’s wider diplomatic and economic interests.
Responding on behalf of the Nigerian community, NIDO Hungary Chairman, Hon. Chief Komolafe Omotunde, assured the Ambassador of the organisation’s readiness to work closely with the Embassy.
“We must work together,” Omotunde said, pledging NIDO’s support for programmes that promote unity, responsible citizenship, mutual assistance and meaningful engagement between Nigerians and the Embassy.
He expressed confidence that closer cooperation would provide a more effective platform for identifying community concerns and developing constructive solutions.
The meeting ended with both sides expressing optimism that strengthened collaboration would improve communication, mutual understanding and representation of Nigerians in Hungary.
The engagement is expected to mark an important step towards a closer Embassy-community partnership, with welfare, unity and cohesion placed at the centre of efforts to build a stronger and better-coordinated Nigerian community in Hungary.
