Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has extended his warmest congratulations to eight Nigerian- Americans on their victory in the United States midterm elections.
In a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina on Wednesday, mentioned that in Georgia State, Segun Adeyina, Gabe Okoye, Solomon Adesanya, Tish Naghise, and Phil Olaleye won legislative seats as State Representatives in their Districts.
Similarly, Carol Kazeem won the Pennsylvania State Representative in District 159, Esther Agbaje was re-elected as Minnesota State Representative in District 59B, while Dr. Oye Owolewa was re-elected to the House of Representatives (Shadow Representative) in Washington D.C.
In prayerful wishes for a successful tenure in office, President Buhari thanked them for their invaluable support and partnerships, over the years, with groups affiliated with the ideals and objectives of Nigerians in Diaspora associations in the United States.
Restating his unflinching support for every Nigerian excelling at home and abroad, President Buhari believes that compatriots who succeed in good causes are assets to the nation and the continent, noting that their contributions will always be remembered and celebrated.
Also, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) Hon (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has applauded the victory achieved by Nigerians that won major seats in the just concluded elections in the United States.
In a press statement released on Wednesday, the NiDCOM Boss was elated by this development and congratulates each of them for their victories.
Dabiri-Erewa noted with nostalgia that these Nigerians have brought not only fame to themselves but have used their God given talents, skills, hard work and resilient spirit to shore up the image of the country.
This feat has shown their leadership prowess and ability to succeed. Just last Night in the United States, some Nigerian- Americans won major District Representative seats
The elated NIDCOM Boss congratulated them wishing them more wisdom and knowledge in the discharge of their duties.
She also congratulated NAPAC (Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee), a diaspora professional organization in the US that collectively mobilizes support for Nigerian Americans involved in Politics and Public Service in the US.
“Congratulations to you all and keep making Nigerians proud, we love you and will keep celebrating you”, Dabiri-Erewa said.