Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has extended a warm invitation to members of the African Diaspora tracing their roots to Nigeria, urging them to view Lagos as their home.
The governor made this statement while hosting a 14-member African Ancestry delegation led by Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission at the Lagos House.
He emphasized the importance of fostering a deeper understanding of shared heritage and commended the delegation for their efforts in reconnecting African descendants with their roots.
Sanwo-Olu specifically praised Dr. Gina Paige, the leader of the African Ancestry delegation, for her groundbreaking work in using DNA testing to bridge the gap between people of African descent and their origins.
“Our rich and diverse history is crucial to our identity as Nigerians and Africans,” the governor said, while sharing his vision for Lagos as a hub for cultural exchange and a beacon for the African Diaspora.
Dabiri-Erewa, in her remarks, congratulated the governor on his achievements, particularly in making Lagos attractive to all, citing the success of events such as Detty December.
In a separate engagement, Governor Sanwo-Olu reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting stakeholders in the education sector.
This pledge was made during a courtesy visit by the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, and his delegation at the Lagos House, Alausa.
Sanwo-Olu commended JAMB’s leadership for maintaining excellence and credibility in its operations.
He also assured the delegation of his government’s support in providing a conducive environment for JAMB’s initiatives.
During the visit, Prof. Oloyede lauded the Sanwo-Olu administration’s accomplishments and requested land allocation for the construction of additional Computer-Based Test centers in Lagos to accommodate more candidates during JAMB examinations.
The Registrar noted that similar facilities have been established in states like Rivers, Imo, Nasarawa, Kaduna, and Kano.
