Tag: Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa

ANPA @ 30: Dabiri-Erewa applauds Diaspora Doctors’ Life-Changing Medical mission in Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) for their consistent efforts in transforming healthcare delivery in Nigeria, as the Association marks its 30th anniversary with a high-impact medical outreach in Lagos and Oyo States. Speaking during the medical outreach held in the Ikate community of Lagos State, Dabiri-Erewa praised the group of diaspora physicians for their unwavering patriotism and commitment to giving back to their homeland. According to her, ANPA’s continued efforts are gradually…

NiDCOM, IOM strengthen partnership on Migration, Diaspora Engagement

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on migration management and diaspora engagement.   Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, made this known during a strategic meeting with Ms. Paola Pace, Acting Chief of Mission, IOM, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Dabiri-Erewa lauded IOM’s consistent support, especially in developing and implementing the National Diaspora Policy, aimed at harnessing the potential of Nigerians in the diaspora for national development. She disclosed that plans are underway to review…

7TH NDIS : FG poised to create seamless landscape for Diaspora Investment – Minister assures

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As the 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit ends in Abuja, the Federal Government of Nigeria has hinged that it is creating a seamless ecosystem for Diaspora investment anchored on accelerated infrastructural development in all sectors of the economy. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs Jumoke Oduwole stated this during the Gala Night, marking the conclusion of the Three-Day Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, NDIS in Abuja. Oduwole said,;“I have been part of this journey, helping Nigerians abroad navigate business opportunities. As you invest back home, know that we are fully…

NiDCOM Boss,Dabiri-Erewa recognised as one of Nigeria’s 100 Most Influential Politicians

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), was recognised as one of Nigeria’s 100 most influential politicians. Chief David Omoru, Editor-in-Chief of Global Synergy Newspapers Limited, presented the award to the Commission’s Director of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, during a visit to NiDCOM. Chief Omoru explained that the award acknowledged Hon. Dabiri-Erewa’s immense contribution to the nation’s development. “Her efforts have ensured that Nigerians in the diaspora consistently send resources home, benefiting various sectors of the economy,” he noted.   He stressed the…

Dabiri-Erewa applauds Diaspora contributions to National Development

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has commended the contributions of the Nigerian diaspora to both the Nigerian economy and their host countries.   She stated this during a presentation at the Africa Diaspora Day on the Hill, held in the U.S. Capitol as part of the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference in Washington DC.   “Nigerians continue to contribute significantly to the Nigerian economy, with annual remittances amounting to approximately $20 billion, representing 6.1% of the country’s GDP” she stated. Dabiri-Erewa noted their…

National Diaspora Day 2024: Dabiri-Erewa extols Nigerians in Diaspora’s contributions to National Development ….. says Nigeria raked over $99b Diaspora Remittance in 5 Years

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Chairman/CEO,Nigerians in Diaspora Commission NiDCOM ,Hon Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa said the contribution of the Nigerians living abroad to national development cannot be over-emphasized.She said Nigerians in Diaspora are known to be hard working, highly productive, patriotic, and resilient,and they are also pace setters in their different fields of endeavors. “It therefore falls on us to celebrate our very best not minding that a few do fall below standard” she said. NiDCOM Boss while celebrating Nigerians abroad said Nigeria has raked in over $99billion from diaspora remittances in the last…

NIDCOM Boss hails Dr Olufemi Shoyemi as Governor, NHS Foundation Trust

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has congratulated Dr Olufemi Segun Shoyemi on his election as Governor, South Tees Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust. In a congratulatory message, the NIDCOM boss described the victory of his election as the Governor of NHS Foundation a demonstration of his acceptability based on hard work, dedication and doggedness in the discharge of previous responsibilities assigned to him. Dabiri-Erewa noted that the feat has placed Dr Shoyemi’s name in the Council of Governors with South Tees Hospital, NHS Foundation, urged the younger…

Ikem’s Employer to be charged with murder in Philippines- Dabiri-Erewa

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Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/ CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has informed the Senate Joint Committees on Diaspora and Inter Governmental Affairs and Foreign Affairs that the employer of Ikem, a Nigerian student beaten to death in Philliphines, has been charged with murder, along with five others.   She also said that a viral video by a man posted on social media recently alleged that 250 Nigerians are slated for killing in Ethiopia was totally false and untrue.   This was the highlight of the investigative hearing of the Joint…

Nigerians in Diaspora are catalysts for National Development – Dabiri-Erewa ….. National Diaspora Day holds 25-26, July

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The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission NiDCOM has said Nigerians living abroad possessed immense potential as catalyst and contributors to Nigeria’s national development. She said over 17 million Nigerians abroad were performing feats, internationally in the fields of Education, Medicine, Health, Sports, Media & Entertainment, Leadership & Politics, Finance, Science & ICT, Transportation, Tourism, Industry and Agribusiness. She said their skills, knowledge, network and experiences are indispensable assets which can be harnessed to bolster Nigeria’s progress and development. Dabiri-Erewa disclosed this today in Abuja at a World Press Conference in…

Sudan Returnees commends FG for prompt Evacuation

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The Federal Government has been commended for the prompt evacuation of all Nigerian Nationals stranded in Sudan, without the loss of any. Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, an Imam of National Mosque stated this when he led a delegation of Nigerian Sudan Students Alumni Association on a visit to Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission(NIDCOM) in Abuja. Dr Adam stated that,“among Africa and non-African countries, Nigerians happened to be the first to be fully evacuated from Sudan. Despite being scattered across Halfa,Aswan , and even Ethopia-Sudan border, the Federal…