Tag: Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa

NiDCOM Boss congratulates Commander Matuwo Olufokunbi as First Nigerian to Qualify as Nuclear Engineer in US Navy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has extended her heartfelt congratulations to Commander Matuwo Iseoluwani Olufokunbi on his historic achievement of becoming the first Nigerian-American to qualify as a Nuclear Engineer under the US Navy Nuclear Propulsion Programme.   Commander Olufokunbi is the third Nigerian to attain this prestigious qualification, following in the footsteps of Captain Kelechi Ndukwe and Captain Frank Okata, both pioneers in the field. His remarkable feat further elevated his qualifications, enabled him to command a US Navy warship.   In a…

7th NDIS: Nigeria’s N5b Creative Industry, A Goldmine for Diaspora Investment – Patric Doyle

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Dr Patric Doyle, a renowned Nigeria Actor, has said that the Nigerian creative industry has recorded unprecedented growth, with the box office crossing five billion naira as of September 2024. Doyle stated this while moderating a panel discussion on ‘Appraisal of Investment Prospects in the Nigerian Creative Industry’ during the 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS), in Abuja. He said “Nigerian films now account for 50.4 per cent of the box office revenue, surpassing foreign films. This remarkable achievement is largely attributed to the exceptional work of Nigerian actors, producers,…

2023 CAF AWARDS: Dabiri-Erewa congratulates Osimhen,Oshoala, Nnadozie,says they are Diaspora Icons

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Hon.Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has congratulated the trio of Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala and Chiamaka Nnadozie for winning 2023 CAF Awards, describing them as great Nigerians Ambassadors.   In a congratulatory statement issued by NIDCOM Director of Media and Public Relations, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the NIDCOM boss is elated that the trio brought fame and honour to the country through their athletic talents.   She said the awards further confirmed that Nigerians in the diaspora are well endowed with talents and resources which…

Dabiri-Erewa commends group for empowering Nigerians in Diaspora

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Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman, Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has commended Avenue Impact, a UK- based consultancy firm, for transforming and empowering Nigerians in the Diaspora to enhance their skills and transition into Project professionals not only in the UK but also in the USA, Canada, Europe, and other parts of the world.   Speaking at a networking session with a group of Nigerian professionals in the UK, Dabiri-Erewa also commended them for their support to Nigerians at home to enhance their project management skills and for training and…