Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has commended the Nigerian leaders and community representatives in Canada, for building a database system.
Dabiri-Erewa gave the commendation at the launching event of the Nigerian Association Database in Ottawa, Canada.
The NiDCOM Chairman noted the significance of data in empowering the Nigerian Diaspora.
She equally highlighted the database as a pivotal step towards integrating Nigerians into Canada’s political, economic, and social domains.
The NiDCOM Chairman thanked Nigerians in Canada for setting a good template, and urged all other Diasporas in other countries to do same.
Speaking in the same vein, Amb. Obioma Nzewuji, the Chargé d’Affaires, Nigeria High Commission, Ottawa, stated that the database would facilitate greater engagement between the Nigerian community, the High Commission and local authorities.
He called for stronger ties and collaboration among Nigerian organisations in Canada.
Similarly, Ako Ufodike, Deputy Minister, Multi-culturalism and Immigration Alberta, acknowledged the data’s importance at linking newcomers with existing community resources, especially with the recent increase of Nigerians in Alberta.
The database featured a comprehensive contact details for over 85 Nigerian-led community and student associations, including, professional, cultural, religious, business, and student organisations; aimed at consolidating Nigerian organisations throughout the nation.
The database is designed to give easier access to Nigerians who may need to connect, particularly students and new comers while a meeting of all registered associations will be jointly co-ordinated in the coming year.
