Lagos, September 10, 2024 – Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has commended Mr. Yemi Edun a Nigerian based in the UK, for giving out 200 wheelchairs to some mobility-challenged persons in Lagos.
Dabiri-Erewa made the commendation at an event organised by the Action for Change and Empowerment (A.C.E.), a non-governmental organisation, based in the UK, US and Canada.
The NiDCOM Chairman, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the event, said Edun’s magnanimity and passion for nation building showed the true depiction of a patriotic Nigerian.
The NiDCOM boss, implored other individuals and organisations to emulate Edun’s kind act, and congratulating the beneficiaries,
She urged them to believe in themselves to achieve greater heights.
Edun, the Founder of the NGO, said the philanthropic gesture was his own way of giving back to the society as a Nigerian in the Diaspora.
According to him, proceeds from his published books were used to wholly fund and procure the 200 wheelchairs through the charity initiative.
The Nigerian-UK businessman and author, advised the beneficiaries not to wallow in despair, but to appreciate that there is ability in disability.
The A.C.E. is a community-based, non-political and non-profit organization, made up of professionals and entrepreneurs across various industries (and across continents i.e. UK, USA and Canada)’.
Its objective is to align with organisations and local charities to implement worthy causes in Nigeria with focus areas on education, sports, medical, SMEs and palliatives. (GBN)
