NiDCOM Boss Hails Mutiu Olawuyi Over Media Ambassador Award in US
By Pan Afric Reporters
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has congratulated Mutiu Olawuyi on his recognition as Media Ambassador for African Immigrants in the United States of America, describing the award as a testament to his leadership and community service.
The congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head, Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, NiDCOM, Abuja, on September 14, 2026.
Olawuyi received the recognition from the African Immigrants’ Commission of New York and Connecticut in honour of his leadership, community service, integrity and contributions to the African immigrant community in the United States.
Dabiri-Erewa described the award as “well-deserved,” saying it reflected Olawuyi’s sustained commitment to community development and his efforts to promote the interests and achievements of Africans living in the diaspora.
The NiDCOM boss also congratulated Olawuyi on a City Council Citation presented in his honour by New York City Council Member Amanda Farías.
She described the two recognitions as further evidence of his positive impact on the African immigrant community and his contribution to strengthening the visibility and interests of Africans in the United States.
Dabiri-Erewa urged the award recipient to sustain his efforts in promoting the interests of Nigerians and Africans in the diaspora, while wishing him continued success in his community and professional engagements.
She said the recognition should serve as encouragement for Olawuyi to continue contributing to the development and welfare of African immigrant communities.
The NiDCOM Chairman/CEO further noted that the achievements of Nigerians and other Africans abroad remain important to Nigeria’s broader diaspora engagement agenda, particularly in promoting community development, positive representation and stronger connections with the homeland.
