Dabiri-Erewa Hails Ontario Nigerian Community Leaders For Setting Up Immigrants Welcome Centre
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has hailed the Ontario Nigerian community leaders, for setting up the Nigerian Immigrants Welcome Centre.
The centre which is set to be launched soon is the first of its kind, and is aimed at helping new and old Nigerian migrants to settle adequately in Canada.
She commended them for this initiative, aimed at providing support for fellow Nigerians in Canada. Who needs assistance
Dabiri-Erewa called on other Nigerian communities globally to emulate this support structure set up by community leaders in Ontario
The NiDCOM Boss reminded Nigerian diaspora groups that the Commission will readily cooperate with organizations prioritizing the welfare of Nigerians abroad.
Mr. Uche Okugo, President Network of Nigerians in Canada (NNC), remarked that the initiative will provide tailored services for prospective and current Nigerian immigrants in Canada, to enable them to adjust to their new environment quickly and contribute meaningfully to society.
“The Re-emergence of the refugee situation, settlement issues, and chronic housing situation in Canada has necessitated the opening of the center to serve the Nigeria Immigrant community.” according to Dr. Olufemi Adegun- Head of Planning Committee Nigeria Immigrant Welcome Centre.
The Centre will offer a wide range of services including career mentoring, settlement support, job placement, language coaching, empowerment programs, and food bank assistance.
The maiden Nigerian Immigrants Welcome Centre is set to open on April 12, 2025.
Abdur-Rahman Balogun
Head, Media and Public Relations and Protocols Unit,
NiDCOM
