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We ‘Il strengthen collaboration, unity of purpose amongst Nigerians in Diaspora,Dabiri Erewa assures

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Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa ,has assured Nigerians living abroad that the commission will continuously work towards strengthening collaboration and unity of purpose as well as collate accurate data of all Nigerians in the Diaspora. She stated this during a two-hour townhall webinar meeting with Nigerians living in the Americas on Saturday night which coincided with one year anniversary of the Commission. The meeting which was moderated by Messrs Samuel Adewusi, Wale Adesanya, Patricia Mawa, Mike Essien, and Obed Monago had over 760 registered participants and…

FG reacts to lamentation of Nigerians in Tanzania prisons

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Federal Government of Nigeria has reacted to reports circulating in the media on Nigerians in Tanzania prisons. Reacting on behalf on Federal Government,NiDCOM said it was expedient to clarify the issues at stake for the generality of the public . NiDCOM in a statement signed by its Head of Media and Public Relations Unit ,Abdur-Rahman Balogun said: ” Ever before Covid-19 pandemic, the Nigerian Mission had been working on repatriation of Nigerian prisoners in Tanzania. The Ambassador, Dr Sahobi Isa Gada OFR, mni was actually in Nigeria in January 2020,…

COVID-19: Nigerians in China are safe,FG says

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Chairman/CEO ,Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM),Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has reiterated the resolve of the Federal Government to ensure the protection of all Nigerians wherever they are. This is contained in a statement by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media and Public Relations Unit, NIDCOM in Abuja. Recalling that after advising Nigerians protesting on the streets of Guangzhou, China to report to the mission in Ghuanzhou,rather than roaming the streets,which they eventually did,they were promptly attended to by officials of the Nigerian mission,with the Head of Chancery, Mr Lawan, expressed his displeasure to…

Prince Charles, heir to British throne, contracts coronavirus

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Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales and heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the new coronavirus. The 71-year-old is displaying mild symptoms “but otherwise remains in good health”, a Clarence House spokesman said on Wednesday, adding that he was self-isolating at a royal estate in Scotland. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has also been tested but does not have the virus. “In accordance with government and medical advice, the prince and the duchess are now self-isolating at home in Scotland,” read a statement. “The tests were carried out…

Nigerians in Saudi Arabia honours NiDCOM Chairman

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Sequel to the successful hosting of second Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) in November 2019 and a follow- up Nigeria Saudi Investment Summit that took place in December 2019 respectively, the Nigerians living in Saudi Arabia recently honoured the NIDCOM boss, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa for her exemplary leadership style. In a statement in Abuja by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media Unit, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) stated that the award was received on behalf of Hon.Dabiri-Erewa by Mr Abdullahi Bello, NIDCOM Head of Legal Unit.   While presenting the award to…

CORONAVIRUS: Nigerians in China thank FG

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Sequel to the various interventions of the Federal Government to the welfare of Nigerians in China since the outbreak of the dreaded coronavirus, the Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO) China has sent in an appreciation letter to thank President Muhammadu Buhari. The appreciation letter signed by the acting President of NIDO China, Barr. Justina Obaoye Ajala was sent to Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) on Wednesday. “On behalf of NIDO China, we will like to appreciate the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,…

NIDCOM rescues two Nigerians stranded in Kenya

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Two Nigerians, Adams John and Victor Obialu, who were stranded in Kenya as a result of irregular migration and visa overstay arrived Abuja on Friday, facilitated by Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM). The excited duo were officially received by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM).   Dabiri-Erewa stressed that irregular migration and improper documentation should be totally discouraged and avoided , and urged Nigerians to be of good conduct whenever and wherever they find themselves, by obeying the laws of the country of stay. She further…

NIDCOM, ICMPD, AFFORD kick-off diaspora technical exchange program in London

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A Three-Day Diaspora Technical Exchange Programme has kicked-started in London, United Kingdom. The Programme being sponsored by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) has experts drawn from the African Foundation For Development (AFFORD), UK based consulting Organisation with firm bias on Diaspora-related issues. Meanwhile, Delegates from the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission drawn from key departments and units are attending the Technical Exchange Programme to upscale skills and competences in understanding key Global concepts of Diaspora, Migration and Development Policy. Other thematic areas include: -Diaspora mapping, -Diaspora motivations, -Diaspora remittances,…

Omo- Agege urges foreign missions to do more for Nigerians’ interest

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Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has urged Nigeria’s diplomatic missions abroad to do more like the Nigeria High Commission in Canada, towards catering for citizens’ needs and projecting national interest, Speaking during a visit to Canada where he attended the 25th Biennial Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth, Senator Omo-Agege lauded staff of the Nigeria High Commission in Ottawa, Canada for being sterling examples for other Nigerian foreign missions.   Omo-Agege equally expressed deep appreciation to Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner, Mr. Joseph Atodo and…