Abike Kafayat Oluwatoyin Dabiri-Erewa, OON
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM)
Abike Kafayat Oluwatoyin Dabiri-Erewa, OON, has led the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission with a sustained focus on strengthening the relationship between Nigeria and its vast diaspora population, and on mobilising the skills, investment and goodwill of Nigerians abroad in support of national development.
Under her leadership, NiDCOM has worked to improve engagement with Nigerian communities around the world, providing support and advocacy for diaspora Nigerians while encouraging their participation in the country's economic and social progress.
Her tenure has built on an extensive public service career in journalism, government communications and public affairs, bringing a strong communications and advocacy orientation to the Commission's diaspora engagement mandate.
Her work continues to help position Nigeria's diaspora as an active partner in national development, from investment and remittances to knowledge transfer and international advocacy.
The Daily Times of Nigeria honours Abike Kafayat Oluwatoyin Dabiri-Erewa, OON, with the Nigeria Rising Award for her leadership in strengthening ties between Nigeria and its diaspora and for her contribution to advancing the country's global engagement.