Nigerian-born American football player, Moro Ojomo, has pledged to invest in Nigerian youths by establishing a youth academy to prepare them for global sports competitions, including the 2028 Olympics.
Ojomo made the promise during a visit to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) Headquarters in Abuja, where he was received by the Chairman/CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, alongside his family.
Dabiri-Erewa applauded Ojomo for his remarkable achievement in winning the 2025 National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles, described him as an inspiration to young Nigerians.
“This is a great feat that will motivate young Nigerians to dream big. No matter how far you go or how much you excel abroad, home will always be home,” she said.
The NiDCOM Chairman also thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his pledge to confer a national honour on Ojomo, adding that his commitment to youth development was highly commendable.
Responding, Ojomo expressed gratitude for the warm reception and attributed his success to the values instilled in him through his Nigerian upbringing.
“My hard work, determination, and perseverance stem from my Nigerian roots. I wouldn’t be where I am today without Nigeria,” he said.
Ojomo emphasized the importance of giving back to society, stated that his planned youth academy would help nurture young talents and empower them to excel on the global stage.
“The grass isn’t greener on the other side; it’s greener where you water it. I want to help water the Nigerian soil by investing in young people,” he added.
Ojomo migrated to the United States in 2001 and settled in California. He played as a defensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles, two-time Super Bowl champions in the American National Football League (NFL).
His visit to NiDCOM underscored the Commission’s commitment to connecting with Nigerians in the diaspora and encouraging their contributions to national development.
