Dabiri-Erewa Turns 63 as Tinubu Highlights Her Career Across Media, Parliament and Diaspora Affairs

President Bola Tinubu has marked the 63rd birthday of Abike Dabiri-Erewa with a message reflecting on her years in journalism, parliament and public administration.

Dabiri-Erewa currently leads the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission as its chairman and chief executive officer. In the birthday message issued on Sunday, Tinubu portrayed her career as one centred on public responsibility and engagement with Nigerians both within the country and overseas.

The President drew particular attention to her current work involving Nigerians living outside the country. He credited her with helping strengthen connections between the diaspora and national development, including engagement relating to education, healthcare and sport. Those assessments were presented as Tinubu’s view of her contribution in office.

Her public career began in broadcasting, where she worked with the Nigerian Television Authority before moving into elective politics. Dabiri-Erewa subsequently represented the Ikorodu constituency in the House of Representatives for three consecutive terms between 2003 and 2015.

During her years in the National Assembly, she held leadership responsibilities on committees dealing with communication and Nigerians abroad. She served as chair of the House Committee on Media and Publicity before later heading the Committee on Diaspora Affairs, experience that preceded her current role at NiDCOM.

Tinubu used the occasion to connect those different stages of her professional life. He described her progression from television journalism to legislative work and diaspora administration as evidence of sustained involvement in public affairs. He also referred to honours and recognition she has received over the course of her career.

The President further praised what he regarded as her concern for people facing disadvantage and her advocacy for fair treatment of Nigerians outside the country. These remarks formed part of the celebratory message and were not presented in the source as an assessment by an independent body.

The statement did not announce a new policy, appointment or programme. It was primarily a birthday tribute reviewing Dabiri-Erewa’s professional record and the roles she has held in Nigerian public life.

Tinubu concluded by offering prayers for her continued health, wisdom and strength as she carries on with her responsibilities.