The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has congratulated Nigerians who have won elections in foreign countries.
Four Nigerians, a United States-born Nigerian, Dr Oye Owolewa (District of Columbia), Chiaka Barry, (Ginninderra District, Australia), Segun Adeyina, (Georgia, USA) and Yemi Mobolade, (Colorado Springs, USA) won elections into various elective positions.
In a congratulatory message to them contained in a statement signed by the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols at NiDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NiDCOM Chairman/ CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, hailed their victory at the polls.
The NiDCOM boss applauded them for breaking such records in the political arena of their different places of residence and setting standards
While Dr Oye Owolewa was re-elected as the Shadow Representative for the District of Columbia under the Democratic Party, Chiaka Barry got elected into the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Legislative Assembly covering the Ginninderra District under the Liberal Party.
Segun Adeyina was re-elected as State Representative of District 110, Georgia, USA and Adeyemi Mobolade was elected as the Mayor of Colorado Springs, in 2023, making history as the first black person to attain such feat.
Dabiri-Erewa commended their relentless efforts and strive to success, urging them to keep up their resilient spirit as they carry out their duties respectively.
She prayed to God for protection, strength, and direction in their new positions while also encouraging them to continue doing their best in the discharge of their duties.
Dr Oye Owolewa, a Pharmacist was re-elected as shadow Representative of the District of Columbia in the US on the platform of the Democratic Party and thanked his supporters for the confidence reposed in him.
Chiaka Barry is an experienced legal officer with exceptional and diverse skills in litigation, alternative dispute resolution, legislative drafting, policy development, and project management and a passionate community leader who has dedicated her life to serving others.
Segun Adeyina on his part has held many high positions in Georgia and for over 25 years has worked in IT programme and project Management for Fortune 500 Companies across multiple industries, including General Motors, Ascension Health System and Hewlett Packard/ Cap Gemini.
On the other hand, Adeyemi Mobolade is a Nigerian-American businessman and politician, whose election as the 42nd Mayor of Colorado Springs, USA.
The election has been described historically in Colorado Springs for being the first black to be elected into the position.