Tag: Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa

IOM Chief commends NIDCOM’s Diaspora Engagements

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The out-going Chief of Mission, International Organisation for Migration (IOM),Mr Frantz Celestins has said the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) under the Chairmanship of Hon. (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa is at the forefront in its engagements with the Nigerian Diaspora Community globally. The IOM Chief stated this when NIDCOM’s Management led by Hon. (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, who was represented by Secretary to the Commission, Engr. Dr Sule Yakubu Bassi, paid him a solidarity visit in Abuja.   Celestin maintained that Nigeria is a worthy country having the best of the best…

Dabiri-Erewa hails Nwariaku as New Chief of Surgery in US

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Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM),Hon. (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa has congratulated Dr Ohwofiemu Nwariaku on his appointment as the new Chief of Surgery at University of Uta, USA.   In a congratulatory message, the NIDCOM boss said Nwariaku’s appointment was not surprising as he has proved his leadership prowess and passion for his chosen profession.   She urged him not to relent in his service to humanity but remain focused and strive to achieve more in the service of mankind.   Nwariaku, who is a medical practitioner, will resume as…

UKRAINE WAR: NCFRMI, NIDCOM, PVC Naija provide therapy for returnees

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The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NiDCOM), Hon. (Dr.) Abike Dabiri-Erewa said the profiling and detention of Nigerians and other African nationals in Poland detention centers is highly unacceptable and reprehensible.   Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, stated this at the Psycho-social Trauma Clinic for Ukraine returnees organized in partnership with National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) and Project Victory Call Initiative (PVC) in Abuja.   She noted that though President Mohammadu Buhari had made every necessary arrangements for Nigerians caught up in the war situation to return…

Diaspora Engagement: IOM lauds NIDCOM as Africa’s Trailblazer

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For the African continent to move to become a driving force on the global stage, it is important to tap into the enormous resources of its diaspora , both within and outside the continent ,and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission is at the forefront in this regard.   Mr Tunde Omoyeni, Regional Project Coordinator, International Organisation for Migration (IOM) stated this when he led the Namibian delegation on Study Tour of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM) in Abuja.   Mr Omoyeni added that it will go along way if, engagement…

How Refugees Commission Is Managing Returnees Back To Nigeria. By ABUBAKAR YUSUF

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The National Commision for Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons NCFRMI under the leadership of the current Honourable Federal Commissioner, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim had prioritized the issues surrounding person of concerns from the internally displaced persons IDPs, stateless, Migrants, asylum seekers, and returnees from the neighbouring countries who retraced their steps or decided to return to Nigeria. This is in addition to creating engagement outlets for the IDPs in Nigeria after the re-introduction of ‘Operation Zero Hunger’ to ‘Project Zero Hunger,’ that ensured the provision of basic amenities to the various…

Managed Migration, Beneficial To Migrants And Governments – CG NIS

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The Acting Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Isah Jere Idris has reiterated the need for partnerships and collaborations to better manage migration in Nigeria. The Acting CG stated this in his remarks during the closing ceremony of a four-day intensive training for staff of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) on Modern Migration Management, facilitated by the NIS, in Abuja. Idris in his words stated that “ Interagency synergy and cooperation remains pivotal in enduring national development and is a good path for all government agencies to follow”. The CG…

NiDCOM gets Thumbs Up,as Ethiopia Diaspora Agency DG visits Dabiri-Erewa

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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) led by Hon AbikeDabiri-Erewa has been commended by Ethiopia Diaspora Agency for the wealth of knowledge, experiences and many success stories of Nigerians in the Diaspora. Leader of the Six-man delegation, Dr Mohammed Endris who is also the Director General of the Agency, gave the commendation when the Ethiopia Diaspora Agency visited NIDCOM Management in Abuja, on a study tour , to learn more about Nigeria’s engagement with her Diaspora Dr Mohammed Endris expressed the readiness of the Ethiopian government to strengthen relations between …

UFC: Dabiri-Erewa congratulates Adesanya

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The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa in a statement by Mr Gabriel Odu of Media, Public Relations and Protocol Unit of the Commission,has congratulated,,winner of the Unified Fighting Championship(UFC), Middleweight Category,Nigerian Diaspora,Israel Adesanya for the giant strides by defeating his arch-opponent Robert Whittaker for the second time to retain title. The NIDCOM Boss described Adesanya’s performance as a true reflection of the resilience, passion, dedication and commitment of Nigerians both at home and in Diaspora. She urged him to sustain the momentum and win more laurels…

NIDCOM Boss visits family of Nigerian student who died In Ukraine

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Filled with so much emotions and grieve, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM), Hon AbikeDabiri-Erewa has visited the Agboluaje family in Ebute Metta, Lagos State to console them over the loss of their son, Fadlullah Agboluaje. Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa who described the death of Fadlullah Agboluaje as unfortunate, rude shock and avoidable, informed the family (represented by Mrs Musleemah Agboluaje and her two daughters), of the immediate intervention of the Nigerian Ambassador to Ukraine,, Amb. Fatai Alege,who with the consent of the Father immediately demanded an autopsy. The NIDCOM…

Tribute to Sadiat Abeke Erogbogbo, “ The Kind Teacher” By Hon Abike Dabiri Erewa

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Nothing prepares you for the loss of your mother. Even though she passed on after 90 years of a life well-lived and fulfilled, on Feb 1, last year ,her death was a heavy blow to us all. We give Allah the glory for her life , a life of impacts, and accomplishments. She was kind, caring and considerate; fondly referred to as ‘Kind Teacher’ because of her maternal, nurturing spirit. She was beautiful inside and out.   A diplomat at heart, she always made efforts to bring peace and calm…