By: Mercy Peter
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has identified Diasporan involvement as the panacea to the growth of the sporting sector.
Dabiri-Erewa disclosed this while welcoming Super Bowl champion Morotoluwa Ojomo to a warm reception by NiDCOM officials at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja.
Ojomo, a Nigerian-born American football star, returned to Nigeria following his remarkable achievement as a member of the victorious Philadelphia team in the Super Bowl.
According to a statement by
Abdur-Rahman Balogun
Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocol Unit, NiDCOM, Dabiri-Erewa highlighted the importance of knowledge-sharing, expertise, skills, and investment from Nigerians abroad in living driving sports development in the country.
A proud native of Lagos, Ojomo moved to the United States in 2009 and carved a niche for himself in American football, excelling at Texas in college before advancing to the professional league.
His homecoming was led by his father, Pastor Ololade Ojomo, accompanied by a dedicated team of supporters.
NiDCOM celebrates his outstanding feat, reinforcing the Commission’s commitment to recognizing and engaging Nigerians in the diaspora who continue to bring pride to the nation.
Ojomo’s success is a reward to the resilience, hard work, and excellence that define Nigerians Globally.
NiDCOM remains dedicated to fostering stronger ties between Nigeria and its diaspora, ensuring that their contributions to national development are recognised.
