- Dabiri-Erewa has called for a thorough investigation by Kenyan authorities to uncover the circumstances surrounding Olubunmi’s death and has reached out to the Nigerian High Commission in Kenya for assistance.
- Dabiri-Erewa urged Nigerians seeking employment abroad to engage only with reputable organizations and educate themselves on their rights and available support structures.
- Olubunmi’s body was discovered in her Nairobi apartment last week, prompting renewed concerns about the welfare of Nigerian workers abroad and emphasizing the need for strong legal protections, such as the proposed Labour Mobility Law that Dabiri-Erewa has been advocating for.
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has stressed the pressing need for a Labour Mobility Law in Nigeria following the tragic death of Ms. Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi, a Nigerian TikTok content moderator working for Teleperformance in Kenya.
Dabiri-Erewa emphasized that such legislation would establish essential frameworks to safeguard the rights and welfare of Nigerians employed abroad, including proper documentation, continuous monitoring, and effective support systems.
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The primary goals of the proposed law are to address and prevent challenges faced by Nigerian citizens, such as adverse employment conditions, lack of mental health support, and difficulties returning home.
NiDCOM’s Chairman extends heartfelt condolences to Ms. Olubunmi’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.
Dabiri-Erewa has called for a thorough investigation by Kenyan authorities to uncover the circumstances surrounding Olubunmi’s death and has reached out to the Nigerian High Commission in Kenya for assistance.
The Commission is committed to monitoring the situation and providing necessary support to Olubunmi’s family.
She Nigerians in Kenya to remain calm as the situation develops while reaffirming its dedication to advocating for a Labour Mobility Law in Nigeria.
The NiDCOM boss reasserted the Federal Government’s dedication to protecting and assisting Nigerians globally through the commission.
As part of this commitment, Dabiri-Erewa urged Nigerians seeking employment abroad to engage only with reputable organizations and educate themselves on their rights and available support structures.
Olubunmi’s body was discovered in her Nairobi apartment last week, prompting renewed concerns about the welfare of Nigerian workers abroad and emphasizing the need for strong legal protections, such as the proposed Labour Mobility Law that Dabiri-Erewa has been advocating for.
