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DAF honours Dabiri-Erewa with Bridge Builder’s award

Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman, Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) with her Bridge Builder's Award from DAF in Ghana

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By Our Correspondent

The Diaspora African Forum (DAF) has honoured Mrs Abike Dabiri OON, Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), with the Bridge Builder award on Saturday in Ghana.

TheNewsZenith reports that Dabiri-Erewa is so recognised as the first Nigerian recipient of the esteemed Bridge Builder award in Ghana.

Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of NIDCOM speaking at the DAF award in Ghana

This accolade celebrates Dabiri-Erewa’s tireless global advocacy for the Diaspora community. It also marked her significant contributions to fostering peace, inclusivity, and unity both within Nigeria and internationally.

Dr Erieka Bennett, Founder & Head of Mission at DAF, lauded the NIDCOM boss’s exceptional dedication during the award presentation.

Bennette expressed admiration for Dabiri-Erewa’s longstanding commitment to Nigeria’s Diaspora.

She described her as a dynamic force and a beloved figure, emphasizing her instrumental role in bridging connections between Nigeria and its Diaspora.

In her acceptance speech, Dabiri-Erewa expressed gratitude to the organisers for their efforts in strengthening the bond between the Diaspora and the continent.

NIDCOM boss stressed the importance of unity among Africans. She urging collaboration to cultivate a thriving African continent.

Among recipients of the award were former Ghanaian President H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor, Executive Chairman of KGL GroupMr Alex Dadey and Dr Edem Adzogenu, the co-founder of AfroChampions.

Others are Mr Akwasi Agyeman, CEO of Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Mrs Hanna Atiase, CEO of Ewells Realty and Consultancy and Mrs Oshunbumi Fernández-West, CEO of ODUNDE.

TheNewsZenith reports that DAF aims to accomplish groundbreaking work in Diaspora advocacy at the highest levels of government in Africa.

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