NIDCOM Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plan To Blackmail Dabiri-Erewa

On Wednesday, May 1, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) issued a warning about schemes by certain unscrupulous individuals to undermine the leadership of the commission.

A statement signed by Abdullr-Rahman Balogun, the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocol, however, said the NIDCOM boss is too busy to be distracted.

The statement reads: “A sinister plot being hatched by some unscrupulous and unprogressive group to raise false alarm and fake documents, attempting to malign the character and hard work of Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, pioneer Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has been uncovered.

“As NIDCOM turns five this year, and despite all odds, including funding and office challenges, these individuals who are bitter that their channels of duping unsuspecting Nigerians in the name of diaspora, have been closed by the establishment of NIDCOM, plan a desperate media campaign of blackmail and lies.

“These groups of people have tried several routes but have failed in the past, including petitions that have been thoroughly examined and dismissed by relevant authorities.

“As NIDCOM turns five, this month, its leadership led by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, will certainly not be distracted and will remain focused on programmes and policies such as the Diaspora Housing, Diaspora Mortgage, Nigeria Diaspora Day activities, Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS), Diaspora Investment Fund, several interventions affecting Nigerians abroad amongst others.

“It is therefore necessary for members of the public to disregard any statements or conferences geared towards this course.

“As NIDCOM turns five this month, the Commission plans to modestly roll out the drums to celebrate its successes in the last five years as well as reflect on the challenges and plans ahead to meet the goals and aspirations of Nigerians in the Diaspora.

“NIDCOM, under the leadership of Hon. Abike Dabiri Erewa will remain focused on its goals and ideals, as it continues to put diaspora issues on the front burner of national discourse, and continually champions the need to engage the diaspora in the programmes and policies of the government and tap into the enormous human resources of Nigerians in diaspora, described as the most educated immigrants in the world.”