The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has commended the Daniel Ford Foundation for its philanthropic gestures to humanity, during their International Elite Table Tennis tournament.
Dabiri-Erewa, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the event held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos State, commended Yemi Edun for sponsoring the tournament and empowering the youth in the process.
She also applauded the Lagos State Government for creating the enabling environment for the tournament to hold, calling on other Nigerians in diaspora and public-spirited individuals and organisations, both home and abroad, to emulate this laudable initiative.
She also congratulated the beneficiaries for the unique opportunity to exhibit their talents at the Championship.
Responding, the founder, Daniel Ford International, Yemi Edun appreciated Dr. Dabiri-Erewa for gracing the occasion. He said he will continue to embark on impactful programs particularly for the youth.
The two-day event which was aimed at discovering new talents saw Abdulfatai Abdulbasit representing Kwara State, win the Under-19 Boys’ category, while Ayoola Kabirat, representing Lagos State, won the Under-19 Girls’ category.
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