President Muhammadu Buhari and the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) have congratulated the eight Nigerian Americans who have emerged victorious in the just concluded United States midterm elections.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser On Media And Publicity, Femi Adesina, the president extended his warmest congratulations to the winners while praying for a successful tenure for them.
“President Muhammadu Buhari extends warmest congratulations to eight Nigerian-Americans on their victory in the U.S. midterm elections.
“In prayerful wishes for a successful tenure in office, President Buhari thanks them for their invaluable support and partnerships, over the years, with groups affiliated with the ideals and objectives of Nigerians in Diaspora associations in the United States.
“Restating his unflinching support for every Nigerian excelling at home and abroad, President Buhari believes that compatriots who succeed in good causes are assets to the nation and the continent, noting that their contributions will always be remembered and celebrated.”
Similarly, the chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, also via her verified Twitter handle on Wednesday congratulated the winners.
She tweeted, “These Nigerian Americans won their elections in Georgia last night. A hearty congrats to them all. Congratulations to Segun Adeyina , Gabe Okoye, Solomon Adesanya, Tish Naghise, Phil Olaleye, Carol Kazeem, Oye Owolewa and Esther Agbaje
It would be recalled that in Georgia State, Segun Adeyina, Gabe Okoye, Solomon Adesanya, Tish Naghise, and Phil Olaleye won their legislative seats as State Representatives in their Districts.
Similarly, Carol Kazeem won the Pennsylvania State Representative in District 159, Esther Agbaje was re-elected as Minnesota State Representative in District 59B, while Dr Oye Owolewa was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives (Shadow Representative) in Washington D.C.
