Dabiri-Erewa: Diaspora Involvement Key To Nigeria’s Sports Development
By Bukar BOLORI
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said that Nigeria’s sports sector will experience significant growth if its diaspora potential is fully harnessed.
She highlighted the importance of knowledge-sharing, expertise, skills, and investment from Nigerians abroad in driving sports development in the country.
Dabiri-Erewa made this known in Lagos while welcoming Super Bowl champion Morotoluwa Ojomo to a warm reception by NiDCOM officials at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja.
Ojomo, a Nigerian-born American football star, returned to his home country following his remarkable achievement as a member of the victorious Philadelphia team in the Super Bowl.
Ojomo, a proud native of Lagosmoved to the United States in 2009 has carved a niche for himself in American football first at the collegiate level where he excelled at Texas in college before advancing to the professional league.
His homecoming was led by his father, Pastor Ololade Ojomo, accompanied by a dedicated team of supporters.
Dabiri-Erewa said NiDCOM celebrates Ojomo’s outstanding feat, reinforcing the Commission’s commitment to recognizing and engaging Nigerians in the diaspora who continue to bring pride to the nation.
She noted that Ojomo’s success is a reward to the resilience, hard work, and excellence that define Nigerians Globally.
Dabiri-Erewa added that NiDCOM remains dedicated to fostering stronger ties between Nigeria and its diaspora, ensuring that their contributions to national development are recognised.
