HON. DR. ABIKE DABIRI-EREWA (OON)
Hon. Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has several times been described as a sterling Nigerian amazon, an outstandingly brilliant broadcaster who later transmitted to an outstandingly, brilliant parliamentarian. A worthy, compassionate, fair, firm, respected and courageous leader. Fondly called ”Mother of Teresa of the tube” because of her compassion for the less privileged, and now ”Lady Diaspora” for pioneering efforts in putting Diaspora Affairs on the front burner.
Hon. Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa spent 15 years of meritorious service at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) where she stood out for her ability to use journalism to bring succour to millions of Nigerians especially children, women and the less privileged. We can’t forget the story of Mary, the miracle baby, story of a girl being claimed by 3 mothers, which Abike painstakingly investigated for 8 years to a logical conclusion.
ENGR. DR. SULE YAKUBU BASSI
Engr Dr Sule Yakubu Bassi is a chartered engineer. He did his BEng and MEng degrees at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and obtained his PhD degree at the Cranfield Institute of Technology, Bedford in the United Kingdom in 1992.
MR. ETU-EFEOTOR SAMUEL OBUKOHWO
Mr Etu-Efeotor Samuel Obukohwo is the Director, Accounts and Finance, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM).
Mr Etu-Efeotor is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA)
He is also a Fellow Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN).
Mr Etu-Efeotor joined Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Abuja, as Principal Accountant.
Later on, he joined Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (Pension Accounts Dept.) as Assistant Chief Accountant. He joined Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Chief Accountant.
MR. ABDUR-RAHMAN ADEKUNLE BALOGUN (ARAB)
Abdur-Rahman Adekunle Balogun (ARAB) is a Communication, Public Relations and Media expert having spent over 33 years on the field of journalism as a Reporter, Editor, Public Relations, Information Manager, Public Affairs Analyst, Communication and Information Trainer as well as Multi-Media Consultant.
He started his journalism career as a cub-reporter with the defunct Community Concord in Abeokuta in 1987, then worked briefly with Ogun state Ministry of Information and Culture as an Intern. He later did his compulsory NYSC with the defunct Concord Press Limited in Abeokuta in 1992 and was retained and posted to Ibadan Zonal Office as the State Correspondent.
HON. ABDULRAHMAN TERAB (FIMC)
Hon. Abdulrahman Abba Terab is the Head of Technology, Transfer, Innovation and Investment at the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission. He is a Nigerian Professional with a diverse background in politics, public service, enterprise development and education. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC) and a Board Member at the African Diaspora Research and Resource Centre (ADDRC), University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
OMOBOLANLE OYINDAMOLA OLATUNDE
She has a first degree in Education, possesses a Post-graduate diploma in Public Relations and Journalism and Masters in Public Administration. She was Senior Special Assistant to Ekiti State Governor first on Public Communications and later on Diaspora Affairs.
MR. HARUNA KUJE ANZAKU
Mr Haruna Kuje Anzaku is the Head of Audit Unit, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM)
Born into the family of Mr and Mrs Kuje Anzaku in Mada Station on the 5th March, 1966.
He enrolled and obtained certificate of primary education in 1981. General certificate of Education (GCE) June, 1985. Certificate in “Accounting and Auditing” from University of Jos, 2000.
ABIODUN GABRIEL AKANBI
HEAD, PROGRAMME DEPARTMENTA Diaspora Engagement Expert with several Programmes and Trainings on Diaspora participation and engagements for national development. Assistant-Director and Head of Programmes Development Department whose responsibility is to initiate programmes for the Commission and facilitate collaborations/partnerships with MDAs, Embassies and Missions and other Private Sector organizations. Secretary, Editorial Team for production of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission
(NiDCOM) publications as Institutional Memories
HALIMA LAMI ABDULSALAM
She is a senior professional with over 27 years of experience in operations management, human resources, and administration. Currently the Head of the Administration Department at the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), she excels in developing organizational policies, managing administrative budgets, improving operational efficiency, and talent management.
With a Master’s in Business Administration from the Nigerian Defence Academy and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Halima is also trained in fraud prevention, whole manager, total quality management, and personal effectiveness. She’s also a member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN).
BARRISTER EFE AIRIOHUODION
She is a lawyer with over ten years experience in various aspects of law including criminal law, civil law, legal drafting and environmental law.
She has worked with several Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
She has also worked with the United Nations as Legal Consultant.
CHUKWUEMEKA EUGENE IGBODIEGWU
A Procurement Officer of the pool of Bureau for Public Procurement (BPP).
He holds a degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Enugu State University of Science and Technology.
So far in his career, he has had various training in Public Procurement Processes, including e-Procurement and Project Management.
He had won a prize of the most outstanding staff.
TEGA INONI
Tega Inoni is the Head of Department Planning Research and Statistics (PRS) NIDCOM. She’s an outstanding professional with over 15 years of experience in Banking and Finance, Private Sector Driven Initiatives and Public Service Administration.
She holds a Master’s in Management for Business Excellence from the University of Warwick, UK.
Known for her excellent communication skills and strategic planning abilities, she excels in planning and research, while leading with integrity and competence.
MAHMOUD MUHAMMED JAZULI
Mahmoud Muhammad Jazuli, born on September 24, 1979, in Kano State, Nigeria, is a dedicated and accomplished professional with a strong commitment to excellence. He hails from Gaya Local Government in Kano State and is a proud Nigerian national. Mahmoud is a family man, married with three children.
From an early age, Mahmoud demonstrated a passion for education and self-improvement. He began his academic journey at Tarauni Special Primary School, where he completed his primary education in 1991.