{
  "id": 13752395,
  "title": "Tinubu praises Dabiri-Erewa’s service to Nigerians on 63rd birthday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/tinubu-praises-dabiri-erewas-service-to-nigerians-on-63rd-birthday-13752395",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T16:36:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/tinubu-praises-dabiri-erewas-service-to-nigerians-on-63rd-birthday/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Bola Tinubu extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission, on her 63rd birthday. In a statement, Tinubu commended Dabiri-Erewa for her unwavering dedication as a public servant and a loyal party member, highlighting her career as a broadcaster with the Nigerian Television Authority. The President lauded her commitment to uplifting the underprivileged and her significant contributions to social justice for Nigerians both domestically and internationally. Tinubu emphasized Dabiri-Erewa's passion, diligence, and foresight in her roles as a journalist, lawmaker, and CEO of NIDCOM, particularly her pioneering efforts in promoting social justice at home and abroad. He also acknowledged her role in attracting Diaspora talent to enhance Nigeria's development in education, health, and sports, which has earned her well-deserved recognition. Dabiri-Erewa, a former House of Representatives member, served on the House Committees on Media and Publicity and Diaspora Affairs from 2003 to 2015.",
  "summary": "President Bola Tinubu has congratulated NIDCOM Chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on her 63rd birthday, praising her service to Nigerians at home and abroad. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-praises-dabiri-erewas-service-to-nigerians-on-63rd-birthday/",
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Tinubu praises Dabiri-Erewa’s service to Nigerians on 63rd birthday",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/tinubu-praises-dabiri-erewas-service-to-nigerians-on-63rd-birthday",
        "published": "2026-10-11T16:06:06.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}