Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has encouraged members of the Historic African Diaspora who are tracing their roots back to Nigeria to consider Lagos their home.
The governor made this statement in Lagos while hosting a 14-member delegation from African Ancestry, emphasizing the group’s important role in deepening the understanding of shared heritage among Africans and the diaspora.
During the meeting, Sanwo-Olu commended Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), for her invaluable contributions to strengthening ties with the diaspora.
He also praised Dr. Gina Paige, leader of the African Ancestry delegation, for her groundbreaking work in reconnecting people of African descent with their roots through DNA testing.
“Our rich and diverse history is essential to our identity as Nigerians and Africans,” the governor remarked.
He also outlined his vision for Lagos as a cultural hub and a leading destination for the African Diaspora.
In her remarks, Dabiri-Erewa congratulated the governor on his achievements, especially highlighting the success of the “Detty December” initiative, which has made Lagos more appealing to people from all over.
Additionally, Sanwo-Olu pledged continued support to the education sector at both the federal and state levels to ensure efficient service delivery.
He made this commitment during a visit by the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, and his delegation at Lagos House, Alausa.
The governor praised JAMB’s leadership for its excellence and credibility and assured the delegation that his administration would provide a conducive environment for their work.
Prof. Oloyede, in turn, acknowledged the governor’s administration for its achievements and requested land for the establishment of large Computer-Based Testing (CBT) centres in Lagos to accommodate more candidates, similar to those in states like Rivers, Imo, Nasarawa, Kaduna, and Kano.
