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A solid and reliable government agency pursues its goals without compromise. In many ways, this is one of the biggest differences between the agency under the watch of Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa and those of her peers. Despite being so versatile and attuned to the nitty-gritty of governance and politics, the woman maintains her lane, polished to perfection, one might say. Such diligence and focus always bear fruits, and it has in the case of Dabiri-Erewa’s agency.
Hon. Dabiri-Erewa and the agency under which she serves Nigeria and Nigerians, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) are doing well. This evaluation is based on the fact that the iron lady and her agency are likely the most highly decorated government bureau in Nigeria in the last six months.
A few days ago, the biographical and supplemental information management company, Profiles & Biographies, presented both Dabiri-Erewa and NiDCOM with an award of excellence. The company reported that Dabiri-Erewa and NiDCOM are worthy of all celebrations because they are a transparent duo that is both corrupt-free and responsible by every ethical standard. The report was submitted as an update on the almanac of all the best things that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has accomplished in six years.
The state of affairs in politics and governance in Nigeria make it inconceivable there is any government official who is not corrupt. The same is true for the bureaucracy. However, after the official and agency are commended multiple times, people have to reconsider their biased perspectives. And this is the case with Dabiri-Erewa and NiDCOM.
In the last six months, Dabiri-Erewa has received such awards for her work at NiDCOM. The most recent one before that of Profiles & Biographies was in October 2021 with the Photo Journalists Association of Nigeria (PJAN) titling Dabiri-Erewa the ‘Citizens Advocate Ambassador.’ Meanwhile, in May 2021, NiDCOM was mentioned alongside a few others on the list of the top 20 most outstanding Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of government in 2021.
Between that award in May and this one in November, Dabiri-Erewa and NiDCOM have clinched three independent awards of excellence regarding their contributions to Nigerian society, the wellbeing of its citizens, as well as its peace and unity.
