President Tinubu Felicitates NIDCOM CEO, Dabiri-Erewa On 62nd Birthday

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has felicitated the ace broadcaster and Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on her 62nd birthday.

The President lauded Dabiri-Erewa’s tireless efforts to ensure that the rights of Nigerian migrants are respected. 

In a statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,  Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu commended Mrs Dabiri-Erewa’s work in facilitating investment and business opportunities between Nigeria and the Diaspora.

The Nigerian Leader commended the CEO of NIDCOM, for her exemplary service in various capacities, including as a Member of the House of Representatives, Chairman of the House Committee on Diaspora Affairs, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, and the pioneer Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM.

He commended the CEO of NIDCOM’s passion for building a better Nigeria through her various public roles.

The President further noted that millions of Nigerians who watched Dabiri-Erewa in role saw her as a household name. Her contributions to the nation, particularly in her efforts to bridge the gap between Nigeria and its diaspora, have extended far beyond the newsroom, making us all proud and appreciative of her work.

“She carved a niche as an authority on covering human-interest stories and skillfully anchoring the weekly NTA Newsline programme with flair, empathy, insight, and credibility.”

 He affirmed that the former parliamentarian has proven to be a role model for women in politics “while her relentless dedication, optimism, courage, and commitment to excellence inspire many Nigerian women to take on leadership roles in the political arena.”

President Tinubu recalled Dabiri-Erewa’s illustrious career in public service, which first brought her to national prominence during her active days as a broadcaster with the Nigeria Television Authority.

President Tinubu prays that Almighty Allah will grant Dabiri-Erewa many years of good health and service to the nation.

Abike Kafayat Dabiri-Erewa was born on October 11th,  1962.

She is a Nigerian politician and former member of the Nigeria Federal House of Representatives representing Ikorodu Constituency in Lagos State.

Dabiri-Erewa also served as the Chairman of the House Committee on Media & Publicity.

Lantana Nasir