The Federal Government has said that Nigeria’s sports sector will experience significant growth if its diaspora potential is fully harnessed.
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said this on Thursday in Lagos State.
She highlighted the importance of knowledge-sharing, expertise, skills, and investment from Nigerians abroad in living driving sports development in the country.
Dabiri-Erewa spoke when she welcomed Nigeria-born Super Bowl champion, Morotoluwa Ojomo, to a warm reception by NiDCOM officials at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State.
Ojomo, a Nigerian-born American football star, returned to his home country following his remarkable achievement as a member of the victorious Philadelphia team in the Super Bowl.
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A proud native of Lagos, he moved to the United States in 2009 and carved a niche for himself in American football, excelling at Texas in college before advancing to the professional league.
His homecoming was led by his father, Pastor Ololade Ojomo, accompanied by a dedicated team of supporters.
NiDCOM celebrated his outstanding feat, reinforcing the Commission’s commitment to recognising and engaging Nigerians in the diaspora who continue to bring pride to the nation.
Ojomo’s success is a reward to the resilience, hard work, and excellence that define Nigerians globally, Dabiri-Erewa said.
NiDCOM remains dedicated to fostering stronger ties between Nigeria and its diaspora, ensuring that their contributions to national development are recognised.
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