Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa has applauded Dr. Iyabo Masha for being the first African to hold the position of a Director since the establishment of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24) in 1971.
In a statement e-signed by the Commission Spokesman, Abdur- Rahman Balogun on Friday, while Dabiri-Erewa sent a congratulatory message to the Doctor over her new appointment as the Director and Head of Secretariat of G-24.
The NiDCOM Boss described the appointment as well deserved going by her dedication and commitments displayed in bringing wide range of policy, operational and research experience at global and national levels.
She applauded Masha for being the first African to hold the position since 1971 that the organization was founded, while prayed for successful tenure, urging her not to relent but keep the fire burning as doggedness has brought her thus far.
By this appointment, Dr Masha will be succeeding Ms. Marilou Uy, the outgoing Director.
The InterGovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development (G-24) was established in 1971 as a representative grouping of developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
The purpose of the group is to coordinate the position of developing countries on monetary and development issues.
