Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, has reiterated that a successfully developed Nigeria needs the strong and dynamic collaboration of its government as well as Nigerians home and in the Diaspora.
Dabiri-Erewa stated this in Abuja at a book launch by a Nigerian UK-based author and Property magnate, Yemi Edun.
The book is titled: “The Number One Mission.”
According to the NIDCOM boss: “Nigeria is judged through the actions of Nigerians living in host countries abroad, which is why the Federal Government, through the Commission, mandates Diasporas to be good Ambassadors of the country; excel in whatever field of endeavour and always remember home, and giving back to their country, Nigeria.”
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The NIDCOM boss urged Nigeria Diasporas to promote the rich Nigerian values of hardwork, resilience and excellence that resonate within Nigerians.
Dabiri-Erewa commended Edun for contributing his quota to knowledge and the history of Nigeria’s Number One Diplomacy.
In the same vein, Senator Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, commended the author.
Dickson said the book will boost the body of knowledge and display how some prominent Nigerians made their mark for Nigeria in diplomacy and international relations.
Ambassador Christopher Kolade, a former Nigeria High Commissioner to the UK, stated that the UK is Nigeria’s first interaction with foreign countries.
Kolade said that the Nigerians in the UK and beyond should realise that they embody the Nigerian identity.
According to him, they should work with dignity and excellence to create a positive perception.
Senator Yusuf Baba Datti-Ahmed, a businessman and politician, in his goodwill remarks said that the writer has created a piece that reveals Nigeria-UK relations through the Nigerian Mission in the UK.
Datti-Ahmed applauded the writer and encouraged the publication to be a book for reference towards national development.
The author said curiosity led him to write a story about the history and lifestyle of Nigerians living in the UK, including the Consulate.
Edun noted that in the course of his research of his book, he noticed several stories to celebrate Nigeria.
He asserted that more of such histories should be published to applaud the country.
He stated that as a way of giving back to the community, proceeds from the book will be channelled towards charity and empowerment of the indigent.
Edun is a Nigerian Diaspora based in the UK for over 30 years.
He is the CEO of Daniel Ford International.
He is s property and acquisition expert.
Asides real estate, Edun is into Finance, Philanthropy and Social Impact.
He was listed in the 2021 Most Influential Black People in the UK.
This is the third edition of the launch.
Previous ones were held in London and Lagos.
