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LAND SWAP: Bala gets prestigious Nido Leadership Award NATIONAL ACCORD newspaper The Abuja Land Swap Initiative brought about by Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed to tackle and fast track the infrastructural development of the Territory, which is already opening up ten new districts, has won him an international award. The Minister received the “Leadership Service Award 2014” from the Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO-Germany) for the unprecedented record of initiating Abuja Land Swap to confront the snail moving provision of infrastructure in the Federal Capital Territory at Leonardo Hotel, Hamburg, Germany on Saturday. Accordingly the…

Engr. Sebastian Udeajah Leadership Service Award 2014 in recognition of your invaluable and outstanding contributions in re-positioning  NIDO Germany/Europe and your contributions  towards the proposed  Diaporan Voting Right and Diapora Commission  in addition to your long service and dedication to NIDO Germany- NIDO AWARD TEAM                                              Rejoice With Me!   Engr. Sebastian Udeajah Saturday, 6th September 2014 was one of those very rare occasions when I allow my emotions to take a free happy ride. I was privileged to be awarded the Nigerians In Diaspora Organization NIDO Germany Leadership Service Awards! This is a touching moment as I was made…

HISTORY OF IYAH GBEDE Iyah Gbede is a town in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State . It was formerly in the then Northern region of Nigeria and located 23KM from Kabba town; the then capital of Kabba province. Along Kabba, Mopa, Isanlu, Egbe Illorin Road, you will locate Iyah Gbede at a right turning point of about 23KM where Jemibewon International Academy is located and from there you turn into Iyah Gbede on Abuji asphalt road.  It is about 3 and half hours drive from Abuja, via Lokoja, Obajana Cement Factory (Dangote Cement) to Kabba and to Iyah Gbede. It…

  PRESS RELEASE NIDO Leadership Awards and Business Dinner In line with our motto:  “In pursuance of National development”, Nigerians In Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Germany is partnering with ABG Paulas and Heritage Media Network Germany to honour Nigerians who have shown remarkable leadership qualities in their areas of service. None of the efforts of Nigerians in Diaspora will touch ground if the leaders in place do not make our great homeland receptible for these efforts. We are conscious of the difficulties our dear country is facing and are therefore gratified that some have stood their ground in pursuit of national…

Consultation and Training of Migrant Self-help Organizations (MSO) Der PARITÄTISCHE Wohlfahrtsverband Hamburg e.V. Consultation and Training of Migrant Self-help Organizations (MSO) Wandsbeker Chaussee 8 22089 Hamburg                                   L) Nebahat Güçlü                       R)  Sidonie Fernau             Migrant self-help organisations make an indispensable contribution to the intercultural life in our society, to the integration and inclusion of people of diverse backgrounds. Their financial resources are limited; very often they have only little knowledge of existing support systems and the structures of welfare work. With the “Consultation and Training of Migrant Self-help Organizations” programme, the association Der PARITÄTISCHE Hamburg will strengthen the work of migrant…

Hamburg Stood Still for Ozo P.N. Okeke It was expected to be a befitting celebration of life as Hamburg business man and socialite Chief Nestor Okeke, Eze Udo of Hamburg beckoned on friends and well wishers to join him on the Wake keeping ceremony of his father., Ozo P.N. Okeke, the IKPE of Nigeria, on the 5th of April in Hamburg. Ozo P.N. Okeke passed to the great beyond in October 2013 at the age of 98. Chief Okeke who is well known in Hamburg and Germany attracted friends and well wishers all over Germany. This was very much expected…

Outstanding Nigerian Students in Germany 2014 A special report on Nigeria, as part of the 100 Years celebration of Nigeria featured the most outstanding Nigerian students in Germany, 2014. The aim is to give recognition to exceptional students of Nigerian origin. Not only have they excelled academically, they have sacrificed time to volunteer for good causes and also positively influence their local community. Meet one of them, Richard Aborowa (University of Gottingen) is a University of Gottingen trained medical doctor who works at a Heidekreis Klinikum Walsrode Hospital in Walsrode. In addition to his academic achievements, he was the leader…

Mrs. Sadat Hassan: The Silent AMAZON of the Nigerian Embassy Berlin It is no secret in Germany that since the departure of the People´s Ambassador, Abdul Bin Rimdap, the relationship between Nigerians in Germany and the Embassy of Nigeria in Germany have hit rock bottom. The father – children relationship and the open door policy operated by Ambassador Rimdap have probably set a standard that might be difficult equal in years to come. As a matter of fact, it is generally known that ´´ the fear of Nigerian Embassy is the beginning of wisdom for most Nigerians especially if  you  have…

Echoes of the 100 Most Influential Africans in Germany Adeyemi Olorunfemi ADEMUYIWA Born in 1968 in Iwo, Nigeria. In 1984 he gained admission to Obafemi Awolowo University and graduate in 1989 with a Bachelors in Electrical Electronic Engineering. In 1992 he moved to Germany for further studies and started a second study in Business Administration, at the University of Augsburg. Upon the completion of his study in Augsburg he starts a consultancy career in IT with a global leading American corporation that specializes in building extra large Data Ware Houses. His interest in politics started at a young age at…

medical practitioner – facilitator – moderator – inspirational speaker Susan Enjema Aweh alias Dr. SEA is medical doctor of Cameroonian origin practicing internal medicine in Germany. However, her feet are firmly planted in both countries via various projects that promote and encourage Africans and Africa. While in medical school, she was very socially and culturally engaged in her community. Through her efforts a good number of students travelled to do their internships in Cameroon among others. 2007 she was awarded the DAAD Prize of Excellence for academics and socio-political engagement. 2013 she was granted an Award by CAMFOMEDICS for being…