Published By Olukayode Idowu
The out-going International Organisation for Migration (IOM), Chief of Mission in Nigeria, Mr Frantz Celestin has extolled the achievements of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) under the Chairmanship of Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, stating that the institution has been at the forefront in its engagements with the Nigerian Diaspora Community globally.
The IOM Chief stated this when NIDCOM’s Management led by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, who was represented by Secretary to the Commission, Sule Yakubu Bassi, paid him a solidarity visit in Abuja.
Celestin maintained that Nigeria is a worthy country having the best of the best African Diaspora globally, adding that Nigerian immigrants in the United States alone have more Ph.D degree holders than anywhere else.
According to him, “IOM is committed to pushing this frontally and encouraging them coming back home to push development”.
The IOM Chief of Mission said that after good years in Nigeria, he is ably qualified to tell the Nigerian story of strength and resilience in achieving target goals.
Earlier, Sule Yakubu Bassi, Secretary to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) commended the IOM Chief for his exemplary leadership in helping NIDCOM take-off immediately after its establishment with the publication of the National Diaspora Policy, making Nigeria, the first to engage its Diaspora; training of foundation staff and honouring all NIDCOM activities and engagements.
Bassi added that the IOM Chief has helped made NIDCOM a reference agency at continental and global levels with countries like Ethiopia, Tanzania, Namibia and Turkey, embarking on study tour of NIDCOM as a model.
The IOM Chief, Mr Frantz Celestin will be leaving Nigeria to Somalia for further assignments after spending six years
