It is remarkably important to reiterate her benevolent services offered in her lifetime with comments: Ms. Dabiri-Erewa was Chairman at the 7th House of Representatives Committee on Media and Publicity between 2003 and 2007 and later Chaired the House Committee on Diaspora Affairs from 2007 to 2015. Before either, she was a veteran broadcaster, APC strongest female advocate and now distinguished. 

Comment from our Proactive WhatsApp APC International Forum-House of Fame: 

* Prof Isa Odidi: "Please allow me to use this forum to pass on a message of congratulations to my good friend and sister Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa. Congratulations on your well-deserved appointment as Special Adviser to Mr. President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora. We in diaspora love and are proud of you Hon. Abike"

* Dr. Jerome Wakili: "Now to our new friend Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, we join the distinguished professor Isa Odidi in his congratulatory message to you. We welcome you wholeheartedly to this house. The extension of hand to you speaks volume about your person. In this house you will find comfort and goodwill as well as a vehicle for magnification of your messages. This is undoubtedly a new beginning of a meaningful relationship between Nigeria and her sons and daughters in Diaspora. There has never been so much interest shown in the polity of our home county as with the Buhari administration. There is no better demonstration of the willingness of Nigerians in Diaspora to engage our government any time in our history than now. We look forward to working with you, to actualize integration of Nigerians living abroad in our democratic system".

* Rotimi Oyekanmi: "The Abike Dabiri I know; A seasoned broadcaster per excellence, an icon and a dogged fighter for equality and justice. As a legislator, she championed and sponsored so many bills notably the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill now been signed into law and the Nigeria Diaspora Commission bill. Abike has over 200 awards both nationally and internationally. She remains the voice to the voiceless and will ever be cherished for her integrity, respect and resourcefulness. Nigerians in diaspora welcome you and thank our able President for this well-deserved appointment. Congratulations!"

* Ms. Mesi Ada Usiade, Diaspora Women Leader: "I am so happy, my sister made the long awaited list; appointed to the right position at the right time". Hence, the office of Diaspora Women Leader desire to:

* officially meet you,

* accord you extraordinary services, 

* fortify unifying Diaspora Women, 

* provide means for aids and 

* consider more women to leadership positions in President Muhammadu Buhari's administration. 

We urge Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa to please encompass your humility and virtuousness to Diaspora as you work us through Diaspora voting, specifically to give our offspring the opportunity to commence prompt socialization and participation in our place of origin. Importantly, to curb against the lost sheep in the midst of health options. In other words, an endowed nation to benefit from the fruits of its labour and black and proud Nigerians. 

Meanwhile, the newly appointed Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora has been contacted with the help of Prof Isa Odidi (Patron, APC International Secretariat) to Chair Diaspora Breakout Session at the Upcoming 1st APC Diaspora Mega Convention, May 12th - 14th. The Investors Summit will take place at Sheraton Westin-Kansas City, Missouri, USA.  Event theme is “Rebuilding Our Economy through Global Partnerships in Technology, Agriculture and Solid Mineral Development”. 

APC International Secretariat joins Prof Isa Odidi and Diaspora Nigerians in thanking President Muhammadu Buhari for this smart appointment. The appointment of Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa further signifies the love Mr. President has for Diaspora. There’s no one best offered this job other than our lovely Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, renowned to have worked tirelessly for Diaspora Nigerians.

Once again your appointment is a blessing to Diaspora Nigerians. However, APC International Secretariat, overseer of Diaspora Matters is packed with lots of technocrats willing to help in any way possible for you to succeed. Our doors are open to you.

Once again congratulations!

Francis John

APC International Secretariat

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