- Dabiri Erewa Urges Youth to Embrace Hard Work
- Six desktop computers donated to schools, and several laptops were won via raffle draws
- Twelve students received laptops
Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri Erewa, has called on Nigerian youths to pursue hard work, discipline, and self respect as tools for long term success.
Eko Hot Blog reports that while speaking during Day Two of the 2025 National Diaspora Day Youth Empowerment Summit, Dabiri Erewa recounted her personal journey from journalism to public service, emphasizing that commitment and integrity were the cornerstones of her career.
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“As a journalist at NTA, I did my job well and was proud of it. That hard work got me nominated for a Harvard course, thanks to the then Rev. Father Kukah. Though the fee was $10,000, Arcor Group sponsored me. That changed my life,” she said.
She narrated how her post Harvard transition from broadcasting to politics began with the support of Senator Remi Tinubu and encouragement from then Governor Bola Tinubu.
She went on to serve 12 years in the House of Representatives before becoming the Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora Affairs and later NiDCOM Chairman.
“My hard work earned me respect. Wherever you are, work hard and carry yourself with dignity,” Dabiri-Erewa told the youth.
Also speaking at the summit, Minister of Youth Development, Hon. Ayodele Olawande, commended Dabiri Erewa for prioritizing youth engagement. He stressed the importance of consistency and vision. “Commitment is the key to success,” he said.
Hon. Bobby Digi Olisa, a Nigerian American politician based in New York, encouraged youths to embrace self awareness and take bold steps toward their dreams.
Prof. Fene Osakwe charged young Nigerians to be good ambassadors wherever they find themselves, while Alex Oturu of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons warned about the dangers of irregular migration and human trafficking.
Adventurer Ms. Pelumi Nubi, who recently completed a solo drive from London to Lagos, urged young people to dream big and persevere. “Start with what you have and trust yourself,” she advised.
Miss Diaspora Nigeria-USA, Oyemen Ehikhamhen, also shared how the arts gave her purpose and confidence. “My crown is not just beauty — it’s a symbol of power and storytelling,” she said.
As part of the event, twelve students received laptops, while six top performing science students were awarded scholarships by Arcor Group.
Additionally, six desktop computers were donated to schools, and several laptops were won via raffle draws.
The summit, a key event of the National Diaspora Day celebrations, continues to motivate Nigerian youths to contribute meaningfully to national development both at home and in the diaspora.
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