Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, has commended Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa, for being an exemplary Nigerian Diaspora and a great mentor of Nigerians youths.
Dabiri-Erewa spoke when she received the football player and his delegation in the Commission’s office in Abuja.
She stated that the player has heeded the mandate of being a good Ambassador, remembering the country and excelling in the art of football.
She said Musa earned the Commission’s maiden National Diaspora Merit Award in the sports category due to his philanthropic gesture and mentoring of the youths.
She said: “We are very proud of you as a Great Soccer Ambassador, Philanthropist and mentor of our younger ones with the building of sports academies in Kano, Kaduna, Lagos and Plateau.
“I have always been saying that success is about how many lives you have touched and Ahmed Musa here has done so much for humanity.”
Dabiri-Erewa re- echoed her congratulatory message to the entire Super Eagles team for coming second in the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations 2023 in Cote d’Ivoire.
Responding, an elated Musa thanked the NiDCOM Chairman for the kind gesture and thanked her for all her support to the Diaspora, especially during the crisis in Sudan.
In an emotional laden voice, he recalled his humble beginning, which prompted his generosity to assist the less privileged in the society across the country.
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He said he wanted to inspire others with his story, especially those that looked down on footballers in the past.
He assured Nigerians that in addition to other executed projects, he plans to establish a school in his hometown, Kano, and subsequently expand to other states in Nigeria in the future.
Also, Sarah David Areo, the FCT State Diaspora Focal Point Officer, lauded the Nigerian player for his achievements and assured him that the FCT is ready to support his future philanthropic projects, especially in Abuja.
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