Sanwo-olu woos African Diaspora, pledges support for education stakeholders

…Commends Dabiri-Erewa, JAMB Registrar for excellence

By Sodiq Adelakun

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended an invitation to the African Diaspora tracing their roots to Nigeria, urging them to regard Lagos as their home.

The governor made this warm gesture while receiving a 14-member African Ancestry delegation in Lagos, led by Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM).

Sanwo-Olu commended Dabiri-Erewa for her tireless efforts in promoting Diaspora engagement, as well as Dr. Gina Paige, the leader of the African Ancestry Delegation, for her pioneering work in connecting people of African descent with their roots through DNA testing.

“I must say here that our rich and diverse history is crucial to our identity as Nigerians and Africans,” the governor said.

In a separate development, Sanwo-Olu pledged his administration’s continued support to stakeholders in the education sector, both at the federal and state levels, for efficient service delivery.

This commitment was made when the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the governor at the Lagos House, Alausa.

Sanwo-Olu commended the leadership of JAMB for its excellence and credibility, promising to provide a conducive environment for the team.

The governor also promised to provide land for building massive Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres in Lagos to accommodate more candidates during JAMB examinations, as requested by the JAMB Registrar.

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