House Committee on Diaspora : Sadipe Visits NIDCOM
House Committee on Diaspora : Sadipe Visits NIDCOM .
Chairperson, House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora and Member Representing Oluyole Federal Constituency, Hon. Tolu Akande-Sadipe has meet the chairperson of Nigerians In Diasporas Commission(NIDCOM) to deepen the collaboration between the committee and commission .
Sadipe assured Nigerians that diaspora voting would soon be a thing of the past and the committee has been working on a “Bill” in line with with the various stakeholders’ meeting and workshop results.
Akande-Sadipe also noted that diaspora voting is a very sensitive issue that requires constitutional amendment and such cannot be achieved in haste .
The lawmaker said leveraging on the resources of diasporians , it is key to economic growth and that there are impacts and huge contributions of the diasporans to the country’s national development, hence the need for them to participate in the electoral process of the nation.
Akande-Sadipe stated that the committee is also working to ensure that there are programs to capture Nigerian children in diaspora to learn more about our culture in their homeland.
The host, Hon. Abike Dabiri Erewa in her remarks appreciated the committee for helping the commission to grow . She said the continuous support and solidarity under the leadership of Hon Tolulope Akande-Sadipe K are appreciated .
The Chairperson, Akande-Sadipe assured the commission of the continuous support from the committee and the House of Representatives collaboration wherever it is applicable.
