The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has reiterated the need for Nigerians to always celebrate the country’s achievements and project its positive image rather than dwelling solely on negative narratives.
The Chairman/CEO of NiDCON made the call during a visit to two distinguished Nigerians in the United Kingdom.
Those visited were Councillor Christopher Adegoke, Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council, the first person from an ethnic minority background to occupy the position since the council’s establishment in 1889; and Councillor Rosaline Oguro, who was recently sworn in as Mayor of Islington at Nottinghamshire.
Dabiri-Erewa described Councillor Adegoke’s election as another testament to the excellence, resilience, and leadership qualities of Nigerians in the diaspora.
Receiving the NIDCOM boss in her office, Mayor Ogunro thanked her for the visit and urged Nigerians to continue to project the good image of the country wherever they found themselves.
Dabiri-Erewa emphasised that while no nation is without challenges, Nigerians must deliberately celebrate the country’s success stories and the positive impact its citizens continue to make globally.
According to her, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has embarked on far-reaching reforms and critical infrastructural development initiatives aimed at repositioning Nigeria for sustainable growth and national prosperity.
She, therefore, urged Nigerians in the diaspora to continue supporting national development by contributing their expertise, investments, skills, and global networks toward the country’s progress.
Dabiri-Erewa reaffirmed NiDCOM’s commitment to engaging and celebrating outstanding Nigerians abroad whose achievements continue to enhance the country’s image on the global stage.
