Abuja, Dec. 23, 2024 – Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has commended Daniel Ford Foundation for its philanthropic gestures to humanity.
Dabiri-Erewa made the commendation at the Daniel Ford International Elite Table Tennis Tournament held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.
The NiDCOM boss, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the event, commended Mr. Yemi Edun for sponsoring the tournament and empowering the youth in the process.Â
She also applauded the Lagos State Government for creating the enabling environment for the tournament to hold.
Dabiri-Erewa called on other Nigerians in the diaspora and public-spirited individuals and organisations at home and abroad to emulate the laudable initiative .
She also congratulated the beneficiaries for the unique opportunity to exhibit their talents at the Championship.
Responding, Edun, the founder of Daniel Ford International, appreciated Hon. Dabiri-Erewa for gracing the occasion.
He promised to continue to embark on impactful programmes, particularly for the youth .
Master Abdulfatai Abdulbasit from Kwara State won the Under-19 Boys’ category, while Miss Ayoola Kabirat, representing Lagos State, won the Under-19 Girls’ category.
The two-day event was aimed at discovering new talents. (GBN)
