Abuja, March 18, 2022
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has stressed the need for post traumatic therapy for the Nigerian-Ukrainian evacuees.
She stated this when the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) visited the Management of NiDCOM in Abuja on Friday.
The NIDCOM boss said she will be delighted to work with the leadership of ASSP to help counsel the young students, most of whom are still traumatised by the war experience in Ukraine.
Dabiri-Erewa added that she will connect the organisation with other Diaspora bodies worldwide and encourage everyone to join hands together in matters concerning safety and standards.
She, therefore, urged the professional body to remain agent of change uplifting and fostering Nigeria’s global image.
Earlier, Mr Shehu Kabir, President, American Society of Safety Professionals, Nigerian chapter, said the organisation is willing to volunteer towards reintegrating Nigerian returnees since they also have a department of behavioural and mental health.
He added that the good works of the Commission has prompted them to visit and seek a strong relationship between both organisations for greater opportunities.
He said that the organisation is bringing value to NiDCOM in terms of resources, stressing that the Nigerian resources in the Diaspora can be pulled back especially towards independent investigation and putting an end to accidents in Nigeria.
Kabir noted that it became necessary to partner with NiDCOM in order to broadcast and showcase the passion of ASSP so that Nigerians in the Diaspora can freely network and engage with the organisation.
The ASSP, which has presence in over 80 countries is a global association of Occupational Safety and Health Professionals and develops and publishes standards focusing on the protection of people, property, and the environment.
