The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has celebrated its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on her 64th birthday, recognising her contributions to public service, diaspora engagement and national development.
The commission said Dabiri-Erewa’s leadership had continued to strengthen relations between Nigeria and its citizens abroad while promoting diaspora participation in the country’s economic growth and development.
In a birthday message, NiDCOM described her as an Amazon whose resilience, courage and commitment to public service had remained evident in her efforts to advance the interests of Nigerians at home and abroad.
Born on October 11, 1962, into the Erogbogbo family in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Dabiri-Erewa has made diaspora engagement a central focus of her leadership at the commission.
Under her leadership, NiDCOM has continued to encourage Nigerians in the diaspora to invest in the country, contribute their expertise to national development and participate actively in nation-building.
The commission also highlighted her advocacy for the welfare and protection of Nigerians living abroad, noting that stronger connections between citizens overseas and their homeland could support sustainable development.
NiDCOM said her commitment to the Nigerian project and her advocacy for Nigerians making meaningful contributions across the world continued to inspire colleagues, families and stakeholders.
The birthday message was signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols at NiDCOM.
As Dabiri-Erewa marks her 64th birthday, the commission wished her good health, renewed strength, wisdom and greater accomplishments in the years ahead.
Further added that her as an “amiable and indefatigable” leader, declaring that “the Amazon waxes stronger.”
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