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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…

Nigeria,Best Place to invest – Dabiri-Erewa

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The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on Nigerians in the Diaspora to consider investing in Nigeria’s healthcare, agriculture, real estate, and other sectors. This appeal was made during a courtesy visit on Tuesday at the Commission headquarters, Abuja, by Labour Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, who expressed her delight at being recognized by her home country. During the visit, the Secretary to the Commission, Dr Yakubu Sule Bassi, who represented the NiDCOM Boss emphasized the importance of engaging the Nigerian diaspora in the country’s policies,…

Adesokan, A Patriot, straightforward Diplomat – Dabiri-Erewa

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Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has described the late foremost diplomat and defence analyst, Alhaji Rasheed Adesokan as a true patriot , honest straightforward and trustworthy person In a condolence message sent to the family of the Adesokan in Ibadan, the NIDCOM boss said the global community as well as the Muslim community in Nigeria will miss the wisdom and counsel of the late community leader. Dabiri-Erewa recalled that despite the fact that she had never met the late President of Nigeria Society of International Relations,…

NiDCOM Boss commends Nigeria Immigration Services on establishment of additional Visa Centers

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The Chairman/ CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission ( NiDCOM) Hon (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended the Nigeria Immigration Service on the step taken to ameliorate the hurdles faced by the Nigerian Diaspora on visa application issues through the establishment of more service centers. In a press statement, the NiDCOM boss was elated on receiving the news of the establishment of additional biometric visa application centers by NIS. She said it is indeed a welcome development going by the unpleasant situations that Nigerians living abroad face in respect of visa applications.…

NIDCOM rejoices with Nigerian girl,Tracy Eboigbodin over victory in cooking contest in Italy

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Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM),Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has rejoiced with a Nigerian lady from Benin City, Tracy Eboigbodin, who won an international Cooking Contest in Italy on Friday. In a statement issued in Abuja by the Commission’s Head of Media and Public Relations, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, described the Tracy’s victory as well- deserved and product of hard work and dedication. Dabiri-Erewa said the efforts put into the competition by Ms Tracy Eboigbodin showed her sense of patriotism and thus brought honour and glory to the country. She reiterated that majority…

Dabiri-Erewa hails Nigeria Immigration service for creating Diaspora Desks at Airports

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The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) ,Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has commended the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Isah Jere Idris on his directive for the Service to set up Diaspora Desks in all the nation’s International Airports in order to have a seemless passport process for all Nigerians coming back home.   In a statement by the Commission’s Head of Media and Public Relations, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, said the directive will go a long way to ease the stress for Nigerians in the Diaspora coming back home…

US-based Nigerian Professor returns home to empowe young Nigerians

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Professor Hauwa Ibrahim, a Nigerian, who once roamed the streets as a hawker, and now a lecturer in Harvard University, said she is back home on a mission to take away children from the streets and improve on their lives.   She spoke on her mission statement during a courtesy visit , along with her strategic visionary students, to Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), in Abuja.   Prof. Ibrahim who has been to 70 countries and taught in 12 countries, is back in Nigeria to teach…

Nigerians in Diaspora,worthy representatives of Nigeria – Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the 17 million Nigerians in the Diaspora for being worthy representatives of Nigeria in their various host countries and for their contributions to Nigeria. Buhari gave this commendation while declaring open 2022 National Diaspora day celebrations in Abuja. Buhari, who was represented by Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, his Chief of Staff , described the celebration as a recognition of the contributions of Nigerians in Diaspora to national development. In his words, “Let me reiterate that our government has held and will continue to…