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At 64, Abike Dabiri-Erewa Stands Tall as Amazon of Diaspora Service – NiDCOM
The management and staff of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, are rolling out the drums to celebrate their Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, as she clocks 64.
The celebration was contained in a statement issued by the Commission’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun.
In the statement, NiDCOM described Dabiri-Erewa, who was born on October 11, 1962 to the Erogbogbo family in Ikorodu, Lagos State, as an Amazon who has continued to wax stronger in public service.
According to Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the NiDCOM boss has shown uncommon resilience, courage and purposeful leadership in championing the cause of Nigerians at home and abroad.
Balogun noted that since assuming leadership of the Commission, Dabiri-Erewa has made diaspora engagement a central pillar of national development, ensuring that Nigerians in the diaspora are recognized as critical stakeholders in nation building.
He stated that under her watch, NiDCOM has deepened diaspora participation in national affairs, driven advocacy for the welfare and protection of Nigerians abroad, and created platforms to attract diaspora expertise, investments and innovations back to Nigeria.
The Director of Media added that Hon. Dabiri-Erewa’s passion for connecting Nigerians abroad with their homeland has positioned diaspora engagement as a strong catalyst for sustainable growth.
At 64, Balogun said, Dabiri-Erewa remains a shining example of determination, selfless service and commitment to the Nigerian project, inspiring not only staff of the Commission but also millions of Nigerians across the world who are contributing meaningfully to global development.
The Commission, through its Media Director, prayed for renewed strength, sound health, uncommon wisdom and greater achievements for the Chairman as she marks the new age.
The statement concluded with a goodwill message to the celebrant, describing her as amiable and indefatigable, and affirming that indeed, the Amazon waxes stronger.
