The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the reappointment of Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NDICOM).
Dabiri-Erewa’s confirmation was a sequel to the presentation, consideration and adoption of the report of the Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) by the Chairman, Senator Nnachi Michael
Presenting the report at the plenary on Tuesday, Michael said Dabiri-Erewa possessed the technical and academic qualifications to function optimally and effectively in the position.
He said there was no petition against her ahead of her reappointment as the NIDCOM Chairman and CEO on a second term.
Michael further stated that the nominee sponsored the Bill for the establishment of NiDCOM when she was a member of the House of Representatives.