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‘Proud To Be Nigerian’ — Nigerian-US Boxer Igbokwe Visits Nigeria, Meets Dabiri-Erewa
Eko Hot Blog reports that Raphael Igbokwe, aka “Trouble”, a Nigerian Diaspora Boxer, has expressed his excitement to be back home after 12 years in the United States, saying that being a Nigerian makes him happy.
He made the expression during a courtesy visit to Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), at her office, in Abuja.
“This is the best time I have had in my life, I am super excited to be back home in Nigeria. I love Nigeria,” Igbokwe added.
According to a statement issued by NiDCOM spokesperson, Gabriel Odu, on Wednesday, the boxer described Nigeria as his home, adding that coming home is the best decision he has made.
Nigerian-US Boxer Raphael Igbokwe and NiDCOM chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa
The NiDCOM boss appreciated the Igbokwe for making Nigeria proud.
“You make me proud to be a Nigerian,” she added.
Dabiri-Erewa urged Igbokwe to continue to be a role model to Nigerians, while noting that the country is proud of him.
“We want to work with you to harness the many talents out there and mentor these youths. There is so much we will be doing together,” she stated.
Dabiri-Erewa encouraged the boxer to continue to be a good ambassador of the country, saying NiDCOM has established a Diaspora Sports Mentorship Programme to facilitate Diaspora skills transfer in Sports.
Igbokwe is a Middleweight boxing Champion based in Houston Texas, USA. He is credited to have 18 wins (11 knock-outs) and 3 losses.
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