The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerians within the Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Nigerian-Americans, KC Ohaebosim and Shirley U. Emehelu, on their historic emergence as lieutenant governors within the United States.
Ohaebosim, a Democrat from Wichita, was elected Lieutenant Governor of Kansas, making him the primary Nigerian-American to carry the workplace within the United States.
Dabiri-Erewa additionally congratulated Nigerian-born lawyer, Emehelu, who was appointed lieutenant governor of New Jersey by Governor Mikie Sherrill, making him the primary immigrant to occupy the place within the State.
In a press assertion by the Commission’s head of media, public relations and protocols unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Friday in Abuja, Dabiri-Erewa described their victories as “not only personal milestones but also a source of pride for Nigeria and the entire Nigerian diaspora.”
She mentioned their emergence was proof of the excellence, resilience, and management capability of Nigerians overseas, including that their success would encourage younger Nigerians at residence and within the diaspora to pursue public service and management with confidence.
The NiDCOM boss urged them to make use of their new Offices to proceed to signify Nigeria with integrity, excellence and distinction, as she wished them the most efficient tenure.
Ohaebosin’s election brings the full of Nigerians who had been elected within the US mid-term ballot to fifteen.
