US-based Boxer Visits Dabiri Erewa,  Says He’s Proud to be Nigerian

*Confident he’ll soon be world champion

Michael Olugbode in Abuja

Raphael Igbokwe, aka “Trouble”, a Nigerian Diaspora Boxer has asked Nigerians to be on the lookout for him as he would soon be World Champion.

Igbokwe who was at the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM)on Wednesday to pay a courtesy visit on the Commission’s Chairman/CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa,  expressed his excitement to be back home after 12 years in the United States, saying that being a Nigerian makes him happy.

He said: “This is the best time I have had in my life, I am super excited to be back home in Nigeria. I love Nigeria.”

The boxer who was very elated described Nigeria as his home, adding that coming home is the best decision he has made.

He noted that he had more fans at home in Nigeria than in America where he holds a belt as a middleweight champion in boxing in Houston, Texas.

The NiDCOM Boss who was very happy to receive the boxer appreciated him for making Nigeria proud. 

“You make me proud to be a Nigerian”, she added.

Dabiri-Erewa urged Igbokwe to continue to be a role model to Nigerians, while noting that the country is proud of him.

“We want to work with you to harness the many talents out there and mentor these youths. There is so much we will be doing together.”

Dabiri-Erewa encouraged him to continue to be a good ambassador of the country, stating that the Commission has established a Diaspora Sports Mentorship Programme to facilitate Diaspora skills transfer in Sports.

Raphael Igbokwe is credited with 18 wins, 11 of which were by knockouts, and 3 losses in 21 fights.