The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has reiterated the importance of diaspora involvement in the development of Nigeria’s sports sector.
Dabiri-Erewa stated that the country’s sports landscape could witness significant growth if the knowledge, skills, and investment potential of Nigerians abroad are fully harnessed.
She made this assertion in Lagos while receiving Super Bowl champion Morotoluwa Ojomo, who was warmly welcomed by NiDCOM officials at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja.
Ojomo, a Nigerian-born American football star and member of the victorious Philadelphia team in the 2025 Super Bowl, returned to Nigeria to celebrate his remarkable achievement.
A proud native of Lagos, Ojomo moved to the United States in 2009, where he excelled at Texas in college football before advancing to the professional league. His homecoming was led by his father, Pastor Ololade Ojomo, accompanied by a dedicated team of supporters.
NiDCOM lauded Ojomo’s outstanding accomplishment, describing it as a testament to the resilience, hard work, and excellence that define Nigerians globally.
Dabiri-Erewa reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to recognizing and engaging Nigerians in the diaspora, emphasizing that their contributions to national development would not go unnoticed.
NiDCOM remain dedicated to fostering stronger ties with Nigerians abroad, encouraging them to invest in various sectors, including sports, to enhance the nation’s growth.
