The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has congratulated Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, ace broadcaster and Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), on her 62nd birthday scheduled for 11 October 2024.
Tinubu applauded her passion for building a better Nigeria through her various public roles, and recalling Mrs Dabiri-Erewa’s illustrious career in public service, which first brought her to national fame during her active days as a broadcaster with NTA where 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.
According to a statement made available by Bayo Onanuga, the President Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, the president noted that millions of Nigerians who watched Mrs Dabiri in this role saw her as a household name.
He went ahead saying 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 Nigerians all proud and appreciative of her work.
President Tinubu also praised Dabiri-Erewa 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 as the pioneer Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM.
The President further hailed her tireless efforts to ensure that the rights of Nigerian migrants are respected as he also prayed that Almighty Allah will grant her many years of good health and service to the nation.
