HON. ABIKE DABIRI-EREWA (OON)
Hon. 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. 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. 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.