The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has been recognised as the first Nigerian recipient of the Bridge Builder award by the Diaspora African Forum (DAF) Awards2024 in Ghana.
The recognition celebrates her tireless global advocacy for the Diaspora community, her significant contributions to fostering peace, inclusivity, and unity both within Nigeria and internationally.
Founder & Head of Mission at DAF, Dr. Erieka Bennett during the award presentation lauded Dabiri-Erewa’s exceptional dedication.
She expressed admiration for her longstanding commitment to Nigeria’s Diaspora and described Dabiri as ‘a dynamic force and a beloved figure,’ emphasizing her instrumental role in bridging connections between Nigeria and its Diaspora.
In her acceptance speech, Dabiri-Erewa expressed gratitude to the organisers for their efforts in strengthening the bond between the Diaspora and the continent.
She stressed the importance of unity among Africans, urging collaboration to cultivate a thriving African continent.
“I’ve been saying it, it’s important that Africans all over the world come together and connect with the motherland. As long as you’re a black person, If Africa does not grow to be the continent that if should be, te world will continue to look down on everyone that’s a black person,” Dabiri-Erewa said.
Among the distinguished recipients of the award were; former Ghanaian President H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor, Executive Chairman of KGL Group, Mr. Alex Dade, Co-Founder of AfroChampions, Dr. Edem Adzogenu, CEO of Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Mr. Akwasi Agyeman, CEO of Ewells Realty and Consultancy, Mrs. Hanna Atiase, and CEO of ODUNDE, Mrs. Oshunbumi Fernández-West.
The DAF aims to accomplish groundbreaking work in Diaspora advocacy at the highest levels of government in Africa.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
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