Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has commiserated with Nigerians for losing an irreparable statesman in the country, whose contributions to national development spanned decades.
In a statement released by the Commission while the NIDCOM Boss expressed deep sadness over the passing of the former President, Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in London clinic.
Dabiri-Erewa who described the former President’s demise as the end of an era marked by service, discipline, patriotic dedication to Nigeria, prayed that the Almighty God comforts the family and grants them the fortitude to bear the loss.
She recalled the late President’s efforts in repositioning Nigeria on the global stage, strengthening foreign relations, and promoting the active engagement of Nigerians in the Diaspora in national growth and development.
“President Buhari’s support for the establishment of NiDCOM in 2019 demonstrated his deep appreciation for the Nigerian Diaspora and his belief in their capacity to contribute meaningfully to the nation,” she said.
While praying for the repose of his soul, Dabiri-Erewa urged Nigerians at home and abroad to uphold the values of integrity, patriotism, and selfless service that the late President exemplified.
