The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended the Nigerian community representatives in Canada for developing a database system.
Dr. Dabiri-Erewa gave the commendation during the launch of the Nigerian Association Database in Ottawa, Canada.
The NiDCOM Chairman emphasized the importance of data in empowering the Nigerian Diaspora and noted that the database is a crucial step toward integrating Nigerians into Canada’s political, economic, and social sectors.
She also thanked Nigerians in Canada for setting a good example and urged other Nigerian communities in different countries to do the same.
Similarly, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Nigeria High Commission in Ottawa, Amb. Obioma Nzewuji stated that the database would facilitate greater engagement between the Nigerian community, the High Commission, and local authorities.
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He called for stronger ties and collaboration among Nigerian organizations in Canada.
Likewise, the Deputy Minister of Multiculturalism and Immigration, Alberta, Ako Ufodike, highlighted the importance of the database in connecting newcomers with existing community resources, especially given the recent increase in the number of Nigerians in Alberta.
The database features comprehensive contact details for over 85 Nigerian-led community and student associations, including professional, cultural, religious, business, and student organizations. It aims to consolidate Nigerian organizations throughout the country.
The database is designed to provide easier access to Nigerians seeking to connect, particularly students and newcomers, while a meeting of all registered associations is planned for the coming year.
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