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by Collins Nweke Allow me to start with what sounds like an insult. But I promise it is not. We your parents and grandparents, owe you an apology. An unreserved, full-bodied, unvarnished apology. We messed up. We really, really messed up. Big time! We were handed nations fresh from the womb of independence, brimming with hope, fertile with possibilities. We inherited the keys to kingdoms of gold, oil, cocoa, and diamonds. There were also palm trees and rivers that could sing wealth into eternity. And what did we do with them? We squandered them. Oh, we were dreamers once! We…

By Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi It is with immense joy, deep respect, and a profound sense of gratitude that I join the global Nigerian Diaspora community and countless well-wishers to celebrate an exceptional man of God, a true leader, a mentor, and a dear friend, Pastor Ibrahim Abarshi on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Pastor Abarshi is not just a preacher and teacher of the Word but a living testimony of what it means to serve with humility, lead with purpose, and live with compassion. In his various roles serving the Diaspora community, including his time as Vice Chairman of…

In a high‑profile event hosted by Delta State Chairman of the ADC, Engr. Austine Okolie, the veteran politician Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru is the latest major figure to formally join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Known as a “People’s General,” Ogboru’s realignment represents a bold turn in Delta State politics, where mass defections have already reshaped the landscape. Notably, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, the Speaker and entire PDP structure in Delta crossed over to the APC earlier in 2025 effectively collapsing the PDP stronghold that had endured since 1999 (allAfrica.com). With Chief Ogboru now aligned with ADC, he will coordinate efforts…

Abuja, Nigeria – July 2025 In a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions and addressing the growing concerns of citizens, also Nigerians in Diaspora, the African Democratic Congress Diaspora Network (ADC-DN) has initiated a high-level strategic dialogue with Professor Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social & Political Thoughts. The introductory meeting, which took place at the lobby of Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Nigeria’s capital city, focused on two of the most pressing national priorities: vote security and electoral reform. For millions of Nigerians, both at home and in the diaspora, the credibility of elections and the integrity of the electoral…

African Heritage: Abuja, Nigeria – July 2025 In a powerful display of unity and shared vision, the leadership of the Association of Diaspora Political Parties Members (ADPPM) has commended the Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) Nigeria, Dr. Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, for his inclusive and visionary leadership, particularly in his openness to meaningful collaboration with diaspora-based political actors and institutions. Hon. Gbandi, Global Chair, Association of Diaspora Political Parties Members (ADPPM)and Dr. Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, Chairman of IPAC According to Hon. Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi, leader of the ADPPM global delegation and former Continental Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Organization Europe (NIDOE), the courtesy visit was…

By Olufemi AWOYEMI, FCA, FCTI, FCIB, FCIoD, FIAPM, FIIM, FIVCS, ACS, mni I would like to join friends, family, and well-wishers in celebrating my friend Collins Nweke on this special day as heclocks the diamond age of 60. I believe you are one of the incurable optimists who have remained resolute and relentless in advocating for Nigeria’s greatness and productivity, as well as Africa’s emergence as a strategic region for global competitiveness. As one of our esteemed ambassadors in the diaspora, you have served as a role model for young people of Nigerian descent who aspire to be political leaders in Europe. Through your incisive columns on credible platforms and the relentless deployment of…

By Hon. Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi – Nigerian Diaspora Leader It is with immense joy, deep respect, and heartfelt gratitude that I join the global Nigerian Diaspora community, friends, and well-wishers to celebrate a truly exceptional leader, mentor, and friend, Hon. (Dr.) Collins Nweke FCPM, DFRA on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Dr. Collins Nweke, a Global Affairs Analyst, Fellow Chartered Public Manager, former Green Municipal Legislator of Ostend City Council, Belgium has long been a towering figure in Diaspora leadership. As a former Chief Executive and Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe (NIDOE), his impact has been both visionary and…

By Hon. Kenneth Gbandi With all his complexity, convictions, and enduring persona, President Muhammadu Buhari represented not just the Nigeria of his time, but a Nigeria that still struggles to be, a country yearning for discipline in governance, fairness in justice, and accountability in public life. It is no surprise, then, that nostalgia for these ideals brought him back for a second political missionary journey, reflecting a national desire to rediscover purpose and reestablish trust in leadership. His second coming coincided with the height of my own service to Nigeria through diaspora leadership. It offered a unique opportunity for me to engage more closely with the administration,…

We’ve Officially Launched! Today marks the beginning of a bold and purposeful journey, one rooted in compassion, driven by vision, and destined for impact. The Merit Edeki Foundation for Social Impact and Transformationhas officially opened its doors, and with it, a new chapter in community development, education advocacy, gender equality, and inclusive growth begins. This is more than just another NGO. It is a movement powered by the belief that every voice matters, every life has value, and every community holds the potential for greatness. Our mission is clear: to amplify the marginalized, empower the next generation, and build resilient communities that can…

Press Statement from the Director of Media, ADC Diaspora Network: Date: 2nd July 2025 The African Democratic Congress Diaspora Network (ADC-DN), representing a formidable alliance of party faithfuls, friends, and sympathizers across Africa, Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania, congratulates former Senate President Senator David Mark and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola on their appointments as Interim National Chairman and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, respectively. ADC-DN unequivocally reaffirms its enduring commitment to the vision of a New Nigeriaand throws its full weight behind the recently unveiled high-level opposition coalition. Let it be clearly stated: ADC-DN has come to stay, stronger, more determined, and more united than…