The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has emphasized that Nigeria’s sports sector stands to achieve significant growth by fully leveraging the expertise, skills, and investment potential of its diaspora community.
Speaking in Lagos, Dabiri-Erewa underscored the vital role of knowledge-sharing and strategic collaboration with Nigerians abroad in advancing the nation’s sports industry. She made these remarks while welcoming Super Bowl champion Morotoluwa Ojomo at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, during a reception organized by NiDCOM.
Ojomo, a Nigerian-born American football star, returned to his homeland following his remarkable achievement as a member of the victorious Philadelphia team in the Super Bowl. Originally from Lagos, he moved to the United States in 2009, where he distinguished himself in collegiate football at the University of Texas before advancing to the professional league. His homecoming was led by his father, Pastor Ololade Ojomo, alongside a dedicated team of supporters.
Dabiri-Erewa lauded Ojomo’s outstanding feat, reaffirming NiDCOM’s commitment to celebrating and engaging Nigerians in the diaspora who continue to bring honor to the nation. She highlighted that Ojomo’s success exemplifies the resilience, hard work, and excellence that define Nigerians globally.
Furthermore, she reiterated NiDCOM’s dedication to strengthening ties between Nigeria and its diaspora, ensuring that their contributions to national development are recognized and maximized for collective progress.
