The Federal Government has commended an African-American, Dr. Chris Brooks, who traced his ancestry back to Nigeria and decided to relocate his family to the country.
The commendation was given by the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa.
The NIDCOM boss said that the book by Dr. Brooks: “Omowale: One Man’s Justice Journey,” and his decision to relocate his family to Nigeria were highly commendable and heart warming.
Dabiri-Erewa said that while some people are talking of “japa”, others are talking of: “Omowale,” which means: “The child returns home.”
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She urged the author to state what attracted in making Nigeria his home, apart from his DNA.
The NIDCOM boss congratulated and welcomed the author, who was cladded with the trappings of a Nigerian, back home.
She also informed him of the need to present the book to other parts of the country.
Brooks, in his response, expressed his happiness to be back home after hundreds of years of family separation.
He expressed optimism that the message contained in the book would resonate with Nigerians who live in the country and in the Diaspora.
He also believes that Nigerians could overcome any obstacle, if they remained united.
