Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says Nigerians in the diaspora are the country’s greatest asset.

Mrs Dabiri-Erewa made the statement in a congratulatory message to Nigeria’s Ibironke Adeagbo who was recently appointed into the board of Streetinvest, an international charity founded in 2008 in London, England.

“Your appointment further confirms our saying that our diasporans are our greatest asset, making us proud globally and I have no doubt you will continue to make Nigeria proud,” she said on Sunday.

Mrs Dabiri-Erewa said that Mrs Adeagbo’s appointment as the treasurer and board member of Streetinvest was a testament to her passion for adding value to the lives of children across the globe.

According to her, it is equally a reward for consistent hard work, dedication, and determination to succeed in one’s chosen career.

“I am so happy and delighted about your well-deserved appointment. You have proved your mettle over the years and this has earned you this exalted position,” she said.

Mrs Adeagbo was named a board member of Streetinvest, barely three months after she made the list of eight Nigerians honoured for ‘breaking the glass ceiling’ in the UK.

The eight Nigerians were honoured last October in London for their outstanding performances in various fields of human endeavours in the overseas countries where they reside.

(NAN)