The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians in the Diaspora to partner tirelessly and enthusiastically with the Federal Government in building the Nigeria of our dreams through their skills, talents, and expertise.
She made this call in Abuja while serving as the Special Guest of Honour at the second National Diaspora Merit Awards, organized by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM).
Tinubu emphasized that it is through the collective efforts of all stakeholders in the Nigeria project that the pathways to developing a formidable Nigeria for global competition will be revealed. She expressed excitement over the National Diaspora Merit Award, praising it as a commendable initiative that recognizes and celebrates the contributions of over 20 million Nigerians abroad, thereby motivating and galvanizing national development.
She also commended Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NIDCOM, for her proactive leadership in harnessing the potential of Nigerians abroad for positive national development. Tinubu promised to support the Commission in achieving its objectives in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Earlier, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa noted that the recognition and awards were given to outstanding individuals and groups who have demonstrated excellence in various fields and contributed to national development.
