The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has received the Diaspora Health and Humanity Champion Award.
She received her award at the weekend, during the 2026 National Diaspora Merit Awards.
The First Lady was honoured in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s healthcare sector and humanitarian development.
The awards ceremony, the fourth in the series organised by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), was held under the theme: “Harnessing Global Diaspora Expertise to Strengthen Local Health Systems for National Development.”
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The event brought together healthcare professionals, policymakers, and development partners from Nigeria and the diaspora to explore innovative ways of strengthening the nation’s healthcare delivery system.
Represented at the ceremony by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, the First Lady expressed profound appreciation to NiDCOM for the prestigious recognition, describing the award as a call to deepen collaboration in advancing quality healthcare for all Nigerians.
She announced that seventy (70) medical professionals under the Diaspora Health Impact Initiative (DHII) will soon be returning to Nigeria to undertake medical missions, specialist training, and capacity-building programmes across the country.
Mrs Tinubu said the initiative reflects the unwavering commitment and patriotism of Nigerians in the diaspora towards improving healthcare delivery at home.
She encouraged diaspora healthcare professionals to continue investing their expertise, knowledge, and mentorship in Nigeria’s health sector, particularly by supporting the training of the next generation of medical professionals.
The First Lady emphasised that the administration of President Bola Tinubu remains committed to building a resilient and efficient healthcare system, recognising that quality healthcare is fundamental to national development
Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, commended Nigerians living abroad for their remarkable achievements and invaluable contributions across diverse sectors.
She noted that the positive impact of the diaspora community continues to be felt across the country through investments, knowledge transfer, humanitarian interventions, and professional excellence.
The National Diaspora Merit Awards celebrate outstanding Nigerians whose contributions, both at home and abroad, continue to promote national development and enhance Nigeria’s global image.
