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Mama diaspora, Dabiri-Erewa, not neglecting welfare of Igbo, NIDCOM replies Ohanaeze

The Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has denounced as ‘spurious and fabricated’ allegation that the commission’s Chairman/CEO Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa is discriminatory in addressing the welfare of the Ndigbos in the Diaspora.

A statement by NIDCOM’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, described the claims by one Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro purportedly by the Deputy President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, as ‘mere conjecture based on a calculated machinery aimed to distract the NIDCOM boss’.

The statement reads, “The attention of the Management of Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has been called to a spurious and fabricated allegation against the person of our very able and amiable Chairman/CEO, Hon. (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa (OON) as well as the Commission written by one Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, who purportedly claims to be the Deputy President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, raising a false and an unpatriotic alarm on the activities of the Commission as well as its Chairman/ CEO alleging falsely and ignorantly that both the Chairman and the Commission were selective in championing the welfare of the Ndigbos in the Diaspora.

“The Commission would have dismissed such a frivolous allegation (moreso as it does not believe he represents the authentic Ohaneze ) and not waste its precious time responding but there is a necessity to clarify issues and set the records straight for posterity.

“NIDCOM is an establishment set up to engage and see to the welfare of Nigerian citizens abroad irrespective of sex, age, ethnic, religion and political affiliations. The Commission under the dynamic leadership of Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has been living to expectations since its establishment over six years ago.

“Its activities, which is glaring for any discerning person with positive mindsets to see, is unprecedented and has positively brought issues relating to the diaspora to the front burner.

“The Commission sees the allegations which are not categorical and not specific in nature, as mere conjecture based on a calculated machinery aimed to distract the NIDCOM boss.

“Reacting to the same allegation, Chief Chibuzo Ubochi, Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Europe and Coordinating Chairman of NIDO Worldwide, and a proud titled Igbo man, stated thus:

“I have had the honour of working closely with Hon. Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa over the years. Her unwavering dedication to public service commands deep respect. Within our diaspora community, she is affectionately known as Mama Diaspora, a name earned through her consistent care and advocacy for Nigerians abroad, regardless of tribe or state of origin.

“I have seen the reshared post and am concerned by the attention it has attracted and the potential for division it may inadvertently be causing.

Speaking from direct experience, I can affirm that Mama Diaspora has always championed unity, inclusion, and the empowerment of all Nigerians in the diaspora. Her commitment transcends ethnic and regional lines, and she continues to work tirelessly to ensure that every Nigerian abroad is treated with dignity and respect.

“At NIDO Worldwide, our guiding ethos is to uphold, value, and respect one another. I therefore appeal to all Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to remain focused on the principles that unite us, rather than those that divide.

We are stronger together as One People, One Diaspora Family, with One Homeland: Nigeria. Above testimonial from an Ndigbo Chief and a Diasporan aptly summarised it all.

“In all our operations, engagements and interactions with Nigerians in the diaspora, there is no such instance of segregation, selective treatment based on ethnic or religious background.

“From time to time, the Commission comes to the rescue and aid of any Nigerian in distress irrespective of ethnic background and religious affiliation.

“It is on record that the Commission had specifically intervened in the cases of distressed Nigerians miners in Central Africa Republic, Mali, Ghana, Libya, Morocco, Lebanon, Iraq, South Africa UK, Canada, USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia ,Bosnia Herzegovinia, Ukraine , Sudan and several other countries.

“Crime has no federal character and any Nigerian who commits a crime would serve the penalty while the numerous Nigerians worldwide excelling in their fields of endeavour would always be celebrated.

“In the words of Mark Twain, “ a lie can make its way around the world before the truth can even put on its shoes.”

“Let anyone make no mistakes that the nuisance of ethnic bigotry is a dangerous albatross, and one we have been burdened with since our independence as a nation. To politicise this flammable issue today demeans our humanity as a nation.

It is past time to elevate our discourse, reject balkanization, and set an example that leaves our children a unified Nigeria.

“We cannot remain trapped in archaic ethnic rivalries and divisions. We are not crabs in a barrel—we are proud Nigerians , at home and abroad, with a duty to join hands with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to build a united and prosperous Nigeria

https://thenationonlineng.net/nidcom-refutes-ohanaezes-claims-of-igbo-neglect/

Who asked for all this shalaye

The question is the usefulness of NIDCOM
I've not seen any other country that has a separate agency for its diaspora different from the ministry for foreign affairs

Which Govt appointees had come to the rescue of Nigerians abroad more than Abike Dabiri?. During the last Administration, it was as if the minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama was not in existence literally, he could care less about what happens to igbos abroad, until when the voices became louder before he would move his muscle.
It was Mrs Abike that was covering every blade of grass to ensure succor came to Nigerians abroad and I am not even sure her office is getting any budget from the FG.
Recently, she was in Ghana with Bianca to calm down the ugly situation over there. It only takes a delusion of grandeur for anyone to allege the woman is neglecting the welfare of any Nigerian abroad irrespective of their tribes or religion.

Madam Abike deserves a special award from the Ohanaeze Ndigbo for what she has done for the people of the SE, Nigeria in diaspora.

This woman that retweeted a post that called Igbos monkeys?

If she thinks Igbos are monkeys, convince me that she’d care about the welfare of monkeys.

She’s a bigot extraordinaire and neither the fake Ohaneze nor the original one should bother themselves on her.

Let them have their moment. It’s their time.

Governor Soludo must also be discriminating against his own people as Abike's statements are not different from Gov Soludo statements

I don't think Igbos even need her help. A bigot to the core.

This is a pure lie. Bring out the tweet and let people with plain mind see it.

Penguin2:
This woman that retweeted a post that called Igbos monkeys?

If she thinks Igbos are monkeys, convince me that she’d care about the welfare of monkeys.

She’s a bigot extraordinaire and neither the fake Ohaneze nor the original one should bother themselves on her.

Let them have their moment. It’s their time.

Mama Diaspora, we celebrate you for the Yeoman's job. Many people you have helped rescue and return back to their normal lives will forever be grateful, from the jaws of death in the desert nations and from the underneath of the Atlantic. Those who your agency is providing aids to help resettle and start all over again. They will forever appreciate your efforts regardless of their tribes.

BTW, we celebrate you on the success of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS), bringing together investors mostly from the Nigerian diaspora and also the recently concluded National Diaspora Day. These efforts do not go unnoticed and unappreciated. Bringing a sense of belonging to Nigerians abroad, indeed, what a man can do, a woman can do better. We are looking forward onto the NEXT. God bless Nigeria.

-Kiss the truth!

COMRADES, NIDCOM is somehow not saying the truth

Ohaneze Ndigbo should put more effort into advising and preventing Igbo men from going abroad to commit crimes instead of blaming Abike Dabiri.

NIDCOM was established just 6 years ago and prior to NIDCOM & Abike Dabiri, was there any strong agency or individual standing up for Nigerians in diaspora?

Una go leave fact begin pursue sentiments.

Na lies dey long like this. The truth is always short and brief

The usual victimhood wailers are at it again. It must be tiring playing the victim card all over the world. People are sick and tired of your victimhood wailing and crying about everything.

But what kind of organization is NIDO Worldwide?

What role exactly does it play?

madridguy:
This is a pure lie. Bring out the tweet and let people with plain mind see it.

Which people do you think were being referred to here?

madridguy:
Madam Abike deserves a special award from the Ohanaeze Ndigbo for what she has done for the people of the SE, Nigeria in diaspora.

If I was/were in her shoes, would recommend double the jail terms for those guys.

That will stop them from committing crime in Sao Tome & Principe, Vanuatu, Philippines, India and Antigua

You see Bianca Ojuku is in the foreign affairs ministry but all these Yuselez Ohaneze will never condemn her for one day but they will be fixated on Abike.

They go about going to about komkiting crime across the word, traviking their young girls, and wasting away in prisons and expect Abike to always come forth.

Even upon all she does, they are still not satisfied.

When are they going to start calling Bianka out? She is supposed to have more power than Abike as a minister.

You will not be in power forever, just remember that

Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa's body language especially on sm shows dislike for the igbos

madridguy:
Madam Abike deserves a special award from the Ohanaeze Ndigbo for what she has done for the people of the SE, Nigeria in diaspora.

As in, day by day this woman go through stuffs to bring their SE criminals across the world home and give them sanctuary but they are not still contented.

Penguin2:
Which people do you think were being referred to here?

I can help him.

The guy (voiceofigbo) the other guy responded to. The guy have been abusing Abike on Twitter and she just do an emoji on that.

How does that mean she is talking to Iboee pipu?

PigTormentor:
The usual victimhood wailers are at it again. It must be tiring playing the victim card all over the world. People are sick and tired of your victimhood wailing and crying about everything.

If na me be Abike, I go just tell Ohaneze to go to ELL.

Who will fall for this 'unknown and fabricated' Ohaneze spokesman news from the Nation Newspaper, fearuring Abike Dabiri, pushed to frontpage and flooded with igbo haters. Needs to get their heads checked.

This is the same template on X and so many platforms. Where they use IGBO names to open IGBO identification to ridicule the SE.

Return their manipulation and see them cry.