EVACUATION: ABIKE RECOMMENDEDS POST TRAUMATIC THRAPY FOR RETURNEES
Oru Leonard
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission,
(NiDCOM), has stressed the need for post traumatic therapy for the
Nigerian-Ukrainian evacuees.
She stated this when the American Society of Safety Professionals
(ASSP) visited the Management of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission in
Abuja on Friday.
The NiDCOM boss said she will be delighted to work with the leadership
of ASSP to help counsel the young students, most of whom are still
traumatised by the war experience in Ukraine.
Dabiri-Erewa added that she will connect the organisation with other
Diaspora bodies worldwide and encourage everyone to join hands together.
in matters concerning safety and standards.
She therefore urged the professional body to remain agent of change
uplifting fostering Nigeria’s global image.
Earlier, Mr Shehu Kabir, President, American Society of Safety
Professionals, Nigerian chapter, said the organisation is willing to
volunteer in reintegrating Nigerians returnees since they also have a
department in behavioural and mental health.
He added that the good works of the Commission has prompted them to
visit and seek a strong relationship with both organisations for greater
opportunities.
He said that the organisation is bringing value on board to NiDCOM in
resources, stressing that the Nigerian resources in the Diaspora can be
pulled back especially on independent investigation and putting an end
to accidents in Nigeria.
Kabir noted that it became necessary to partner with NiDCOM in order to
broadcast and showcase the passion of ASSP which Nigerians in the
Diaspora can freely network and engage with the organisation.
The ASSP was founded on March 25, 1911, with Nigeria Chapter formed June
3, 2007 and have its spread over 80 countries.
It is a global association of Occupational Safety and Health
Professionals, it develops and publishes standards focusing on the
protection of people, property, and the environment.
(NiDCOM Media)
