Abike Dabiri
In short
Abike Dabiri-Erewa is the Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). She is currently in the news following a public disagreement with journalist Rufai Oseni regarding an alleged ethnic insult on social media and her 63rd birthday celebrations.
Who they are now
She serves as the head of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). She is also a former member of the Nigerian Federal House of Representatives for the Ikorodu Constituency.
Why they are in the news
People are searching for her due to a recent verbal clash with Arise Television co-host Rufai Oseni over journalism and an alleged anti-Igbo post, as well as recent birthday tributes from President Bola Tinubu.
An example of their work
She has served as the Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Publicity during her time in the Federal House of Representatives. She currently leads NiDCOM in managing relations between Nigeria and its citizens living abroad.