Lagos, Nigeria- Thursday, February 27, 2025.
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said that Nigeria’s sports sector will experience significant growth if its diaspora potential is fully harnessed.
She highlighted the importance of knowledge-sharing, expertise, skills, and investment from Nigerians abroad in driving sports development in the country.
Dabiri-Erewa made this known in Lagos 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 his home country following his remarkable achievement as a member of the victorious Philadelphia team in the Super Bowl.
A proud native of Lagos, he 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 honour to the nation.
Ojomo’s success is the reward of the resilience, hard work, and excellence that define Nigerians globally, NiDCOM said, pledging to remain dedicated to fostering stronger ties between Nigeria and its diaspora, and ensuring that the contributions of Diasporans to national development are recognised.
