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The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Abike Dabiri-Erewa has appealed to Nigerian migrants to avoid going to Libya.
In a statement she issued yesterday, Mrs. Dabiri-Erewa said penalty for illegal migration to Libya, when caught, “is usually a death sentence”.
The presidential aide spoke on the heels of a video and pictures being circulated online on the purported killing of black immigrants in Libya.
The statement reads: “While the authenticity of the pictures and tapes in question cannot be verified, it is a known fact that Libya has been executing alleged black illegal immigrants for years.
“As the Chairman Committee on Diaspora in the House of Representatives in the Seventh Assembly, we intervened in the case of 24 Nigerians about to be killed in Libya.
“The committee, in collaboration with Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), petitioned the United Nations (UN), African Union (AU), Economic community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Muammar Ghadaffi yielded to pressure and released them.
“As at two months ago, National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA) alongside, the Nigerian Embassy in Libya evacuated over 2,000 Nigerians from Libya.
“The Nigerian embassy in Libya, working with NEMA has relentlessly intervened in cases involving Nigerians in trouble in Libya and will continue to do so.
“Libyans are dealing with their own struggles as there is no recognised government in place.
“The office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora hereby appeals again to Nigerian migrants to avoid Libya as penalty for illegal migration to Libya, when caught, is usually a death sentence.”

THE Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said she does not have any Facebook account, warning Nigerians to beware of fake social media accounts opened in her name.

In a statement yesterday by her media aide, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa said she discovered 11 different Facebook accounts opened in her name by hackers who used the accounts to dupe unsuspecting citizens.

She particularly mentioned a Facebook account opened with the name “Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa of the House of Senate, National Assembly”, noting that there was no time she opened any account on Facebook.

The statement reads: “We saw another account saying Hon. Dabiri-Erewa is of Nigerian House of Representatives, with the profile ‘Special assistance to President Muhammadu Buhari’. The account said she attended Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School in Aso Villa Abuja, Nigeria. Her pictures adorned all the pages with 7,025 to 62,176 people liking the page.

“All of these are fake and not from Hon. Dabiri-Erewa. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora is always available and members of the public can reach her on her email, ssa@diaspora.gov.ng, on issues pertaining to her office.

“It must be noted that while Hon. Dabiri-Erewa has reported activities of hackers on several occasions to Facebook, fake accounts bearing her name keep popping up. We urge Facebook to look into such easy method of cloning peoples’ identity.”

Dabiri-Erewa said the issue had been reported to relevant security agencies to track down those behind creation of the fake accounts.

University of Ibadan’s (UI) ex-Vice Chancellor and emeritus professor of English Language Ayo Banjo and Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Matters Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa have decried what they called ancient systems and structures that limit the Nigerian woman.

They argued that going by the array of women in history, who have distinguished themselves as icons, the Nigerian history cannot be effectively written without giving women a prime place.

They both made this known in their forewords to a new book written by foremost professor of history, retired Director of the Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan and former Commissioner in the Western Region, Bolanle Awe, entitled: Nigerian women pioneers and icons.

The book is a historical assessment of the contributions of some 34 women pioneers from pre-colonial era till date, showcasing their uncommon contributions to the country’s historical growth and how they rivalled their male gender counterparts, even when it was unusual for such demonstration of nationalism and patriotism.

Some of the women pioneers recognised in the book include Nana Asmau, the legendary poet; Hajiya Fatima Lolo, pioneer female musician; Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti; Wuraola Adepeju-Esan; Margaret John Ekpo, pioneer parliamentarian; Irene Thomas; Ladi Kwali, world-acclaimed potter and Adetowun Ogunsheye.

Others include Mabel Segun; Flora Nwapa; Folake Solanke; Grace Alele Williams; Gambo Sawaba; Hansine Napwanijo Donli, legal practitioner; Onyeka Onwenu; Zaynab Alkali; Batule Alake; Joy Ogwu, among others.

In her own contribution, Dabiri-Erewa called for an understanding of the difference between the modern woman and her foremothers.

“The modern woman’s work differs considerably from that of her grandmothers and great grandmothers. The most significant difference is that the modern woman works and earns a living most of her adult life, whereas her forerunner, once married, stays at home and takes care of domestic affairs,” she said.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged women soldiers to be proficient in the act of public speaking.

Mrs. Dabiri-Erewa gave the advice in Abuja during the maiden edition of Guards Brigade female soldier short talk competition.

The SSA, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the occasion, said: “In this modern time, the act of public speaking is very important in every aspect of life.”

Dabiri-Erewa said the most effective way to communicate is speech, while the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing are all interconnected.

“Proficiency in each skill is therefore necessary to become a well-rounded communicator,” she added.

She said the capacity to put words together in a meaningful way to reflect thoughts, opinions and feeling provides the female soldiers with important advantages.

Mrs Dabiri-Erewa assured the participants that the training would enrich their level of professionalism and make them more responsive in the discharge of their duties.

She said: “I am delighted that Guards Brigade in particular and the Nigeria Army in general is making encouraging efforts to extensively train their personnel in the act of public speaking.

“You must remain resolute in this regard.

“We will continue to reach out to our country men and women in Diaspora to intimate them with the good work and sacrifice the Nigeria Army is making to keep our fatherland safe and habitable.”

Earlier, Brigadier General Musa Yusuf, the Commander of the Guards Brigade, said the programme was part of the series of training activities for Guards Brigade female soldiers to correct detrimental effects of poor communication among the personnel.

Highlights of the event included an inspection of guards by Dabiri-Erewa and a short talk presentation and competition amongst teams from different units of the Army.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged women soldiers to be proficient in the act of public speaking.

Mrs. Dabiri-Erewa gave the advice in Abuja during the maiden edition of Guards Brigade female soldier short talk competition.

The SSA, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the occasion, said: “In this modern time, the act of public speaking is very important in every aspect of life.”

Dabiri-Erewa said the most effective way to communicate is speech, while the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing are all interconnected.

“Proficiency in each skill is therefore necessary to become a well-rounded communicator,” she added.

She said the capacity to put words together in a meaningful way to reflect thoughts, opinions and feeling provides the female soldiers with important advantages.

Mrs Dabiri-Erewa assured the participants that the training would enrich their level of professionalism and make them more responsive in the discharge of their duties.

She said: “I am delighted that Guards Brigade in particular and the Nigeria Army in general is making encouraging efforts to extensively train their personnel in the act of public speaking.

“You must remain resolute in this regard.

“We will continue to reach out to our country men and women in Diaspora to intimate them with the good work and sacrifice the Nigeria Army is making to keep our fatherland safe and habitable.”

Earlier, Brigadier General Musa Yusuf, the Commander of the Guards Brigade, said the programme was part of the series of training activities for Guards Brigade female soldiers to correct detrimental effects of poor communication among the personnel.

Highlights of the event included an inspection of guards by Dabiri-Erewa and a short talk presentation and competition amongst teams from different units of the Army.