Photo: L-R Chairman CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa OON; Mr Yemi Edun, Founder and Managing Director of Daniel Ford international.
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has commended Daniel Ford Foundation for its philanthropic gestures to humanity.
Dabiri-Erewa, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the Daniel Ford International Elite Table Tennis Tournament held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.
She commended Mr. Yemi Edun for sponsoring the tournament and empowering the youth in the process,
She also applauded the Lagos State Government for creating the enabling environment for the tournament to hold.
The NIDCOM Boss called on other Nigerians in diaspora ,and public-spirited individuals and organisations, both home and abroad, to emulate this laudable initiative .
She also congratulated the beneficiaries for the unique opportunity to exhibit their talents at the Championship.
Responding, Mr Yemi Edun, the founder, Daniel Ford International, appreciated Hon. Dabiri-Erewa for gracing the occasion
He said he will continue to embark on impactful programs particularly for the youth .
Mr. Abdulfatai Abdulbasit, representing 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 which was aimed at discovering new talents.
