NIGERIAN COMMUNITY IN POLAND WELCOMES AMBASSADOR-DESIGNATE CHIOMA OHAKIM, PLEDGES SUPPORT
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Nigerian community in Poland has welcomed Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to the Republic of Poland, Mrs. Chioma Ohakim, pledging its full support for her mission and expressing confidence that her tenure will strengthen diplomatic, economic and cultural ties between both countries.
The commitment was made in a statement issued on Sunday following a reception organised in Warsaw to welcome the ambassador-designate.
Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the APC Support Group and leader of the City Boy Movement in Poland, Adekunle Ayoola, congratulated Ohakim on her appointment, describing it as a recognition of her track record in public service and leadership.
Ayoola expressed optimism that the ambassador-designate would build on the longstanding relationship between Nigeria and Poland by fostering greater cooperation in trade, investment, education, technology and cultural exchanges.
“As stakeholders in the Nigerian diaspora, we reaffirm our commitment to working collaboratively with the embassy under your leadership in promoting the image of our country, supporting initiatives that advance national development and contributing meaningfully to the successful implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said.
He also prayed for a successful diplomatic assignment for Ohakim, expressing confidence that her tenure would be characterised by stronger bilateral relations and significant achievements.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Nigerian Diaspora Community in Poland, Dr. Emanuel Kalejaiye, described Ohakim’s arrival as the beginning of another chapter in the longstanding relationship between the Nigerian Embassy and the Nigerian community in Poland.
According to him, Nigerians in Poland have maintained close ties with the country’s diplomatic mission for more than four decades.
“Your arrival today reaffirms the strong bond between the embassy and Nigerians in Poland, and we deeply appreciate and welcome you to Poland as our dear ambassador,” Kalejaiye said.
He noted that the Nigerian diaspora community remained committed to dialogue, cooperation and partnership in support of Nigeria’s development and the welfare of Nigerians residing in Poland.
Kalejaiye also thanked the Government and people of Poland for their continued hospitality towards Nigerians living in the country.
“We look forward to robust engagement with you on key matters of importance to our community. We are confident that your tenure will deepen engagement, transparency and collaboration between the embassy and the Nigerian community in Poland,” he added.
Responding, Ohakim, a lawyer, thanked the Nigerian community for the warm reception and pledged to strengthen bilateral relations between Nigeria and Poland during her tenure.
She called on Nigerians in Poland to support the embassy’s efforts, stressing that collective commitment was essential to promoting Nigeria’s image and advancing the country’s interests abroad.
The reception was attended by former Imo State Governor Ikedi Ohakim, leaders of Nigerian organisations in Poland, elders and members of the Nigerian diaspora community.
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