ToluwalaseOtukoya
It wasn’t new to majority of the Nigerians in Diaspora who welcomed President Bola Tinubu in France, Adeniji Jemiriye who has been around for over a decade, well known for activism through heart-warming musics making waves in local and international communities.
The award-wining Nigerian-American artiste, wowed the president when she eulogized him in Yoruba language delving into the rich cultural history and Ewi of the Yorubas, at the meeting with Nigerians in Diaspora in Paris, France.
Acknowledging her gift, and as a Nigerian ambassador, the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties and Communications, Dele Alake, told the president and attendees that Jemiriye had given a rendition in similar manner at the United Nations Headquarters, United State ten years ago and noted that she is proudly Nigerian.
President Tinubu after his economic summit in France with world leaders and stakeholders, demanded to hold an interactive session with Nigerians living in France.
As earlier promised that he will run an open-door administration for ideas that will develop the country, the president during the session sampled the opinions of Nigerians in Diaspora and restated inclusive government policies and decisions, in the same vein appealed that they (Nigerians in Diaspora) should join force with the government to assist the vulnerable reducing poverty to the bearest minimum.
The reception was warm for the Nigerian leader and the brainstorming session was fruitful as Nigerians in Diaspora pledged they will assist the new government in achieving his renewed hope agenda to brith Nigeria of good dreams.
On his part, Nigerian Ambassador to France, Kayode Laro and his staff, who were present at the Hotel Plaza, Anthenee in Montaigne, Paris, commended Jemiriye for her soulful and entertaining performance and being a cultural ambassador of Nigeria.
Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairperson of the Nigerian In Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) was also thrilled at the performance of the songstress whose song and visual, Tambele is trending.