The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has commended the Ontario Nigerian community leaders for their pioneering initiative in establishing the first-ever Nigerian Immigration Welcome Centre.
The centre, scheduled to open on April 12, 2025, will offer a range of services including career mentoring, job placement, language coaching, and food bank assistance.
Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, noted that this groundbreaking centre, set to launch soon, is designed to provide comprehensive support to both new and established Nigerian migrants in Canada.
According to a statement issued by Head, Media and Public Relations and Protocols Unit, NiDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, she said: “I commend the Ontario Nigerian community leaders for this commendable initiative aimed at providing essential support for fellow Nigerians in Canada who need assistance,” Dabiri-Erewa said. “This centre will play a vital role in helping our diaspora community settle adequately and thrive in their new environment”, she added.
She called on Nigerian communities worldwide to emulate the support structure established by community leaders in Ontario, Canada.
“The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission is committed to collaborating with organizations that prioritize the welfare of Nigerians abroad,” Dabiri-Erewa emphasised. “We encourage other diaspora communities to replicate this model, as it aligns with our mission to enhance the lives of Nigerians globally.”
President of the Network of Nigerians in Canada (NNC), Uche Okugo, highlighted the centre’s role in offering tailored services to help immigrants adjust quickly and contribute meaningfully to society.
The centre will provide career mentoring, settlement support, job placement, language coaching, empowerment programs, and food bank assistance.
“This initiative will enable prospective and current Nigerian immigrants in Canada to integrate seamlessly into their new environment,” Okugo noted. “By offering these services, we aim to empower our community members to thrive in Canada.”
