Politics
ABIKE Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, has congratulated Gbenga Ogunjimi on the honour bestowed on Nigerian Centre, he established in the District of Columbia.
The statement by the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, stated that October 1 has been declared as Nigerian – American Day in Washington D C.
The declaration was announced by the Secretary of the District of Columbia, Kimberly Bessett on behalf of D.C Mayor Muriel Bowser in celebration of the enormous work the centre has provided to immigrants in D.C and uplifting the contributions of Nigerians and Nigerian Americans in the District as well as nationwide
Dabiri-Erewa applauded Gbenga on this milestones, describing it as the first of its kind in the District and a great honour to Nigeria.
She encouraged him to keep up the good work while urging other Disporans to key into this feat and be the best in whatever they are doing as hard work, determination and dedication lead to greater success.
According to Ogunjimi, the Nigerian Centre provides a variety of services like walk-in immigration support, IRS free tax counseling, pathway to prosperity micro-loan programme and Nigerian language training classes in collaboration with African Ancestry Inc.
A.I
Oct. 22, 2024
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