The Nigerian Leadership Forum, a European Think Tank group on Nigeria, has commended the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing one of their members, Charles Sylvester, to the Board of the Nigeria Ports Authority.
The Commandant General of the Forum, Alistair Soyode, gave the commendation at a press briefing.
Soyode said the appointment of such a highly skilled, experienced Diaspora entrepreneur and philanthropist showed the Presidency is taking notice of successful Nigerians in the Diaspora to reposition the nation.
According to him: “Having the Mr. Charles Sylvester who had showed his tenacity, business acumen and knowledge of international best practice can only makes the NPA produce profitable projects. I am also kindly praying that our President will continue to tap on the resources of his Diaspora to engage them in all aspects of governance into other agencies and parastatals in the country which would create giant strides for President Buhari’s administration. It is for the nation’s gains and showed a governance that incorporates inclusiveness and reaching out to diaspora Nigerians.”
Sylvester is a London-based entrepreneur and a leading African employer of labour in Europe.
His company in Europe manages more than 200 staff.
He is also a community leader empowering Nigerian communities in the UK and across Europe.