The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated two outstanding Nigerian women, Ugwechi Amadi and Prof. Oghenetega Ighedo, on their remarkable achievements on the global stage.
In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, Dabiri-Erewa described the accomplishments of the two women as a source of immense pride for Nigeria, saying they exemplify the talent, resilience and intellectual capacity of Nigerians making significant contributions across the world.
She commended Ugwechi Amadi on her appointment as Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at McDonald’s. Amadi, a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Rhodes Scholar with a PhD from the University of Oxford, has previously held senior leadership positions at LIV Golf, Nike and Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
Dabiri-Erewa also celebrated Prof. Oghenetega Ighedo for making history as the first Black woman to earn a PhD in Pure Mathematics from University of South Africa. Ighedo, an Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences at UNISA, was praised for her outstanding academic and research contributions, as well as her efforts to inspire greater participation of women in mathematics and other STEM disciplines.
According to the NiDCOM boss, the achievements of both women underscore the importance of creating opportunities for young Nigerians, particularly women and girls, to pursue excellence in leadership, science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
She lauded Amadi and Ighedo for breaking barriers in their respective fields and serving as role models for younger generations.
Dabiri-Erewa reaffirmed NiDCOM’s commitment to recognising and promoting the accomplishments of Nigerians in the diaspora, noting that their success continues to enhance Nigeria’s global reputation while strengthening ties between the diaspora and the homeland.
She wished both women continued success in their careers and expressed confidence that they would continue to make meaningful contributions to global development.
