By Nkechi Eze
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said the appointment of Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu as President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) will strengthen Nigeria’s voice and visibility in global health discussions.
Dabiri-Erewa stated this while congratulating Shinkafi-Bagudu on her emergence as head of the international cancer control organisation, describing the achievement as a proud moment for Nigeria and Africa.
According to an official statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, NiDCOM, Dabiri-Erewa said the appointment reflects the excellence, dedication and resilience for which Nigerians are recognised across the world.
She acknowledged Shinkafi-Bagudu’s longstanding commitment to improving access to cancer care, strengthening health systems and providing hope for families affected by the disease.
The NiDCOM chief expressed confidence that her new position would provide greater opportunities for Nigeria to contribute to international conversations and initiatives aimed at addressing the growing cancer burden.
She further noted that the appointment would create opportunities for stronger collaboration between Nigeria, Nigerians in the diaspora and international partners in advancing cancer prevention, early detection and treatment.
Dabiri-Erewa also expressed optimism that Shinkafi-Bagudu’s leadership would further project Nigerian expertise and contributions to global health development, particularly in the fight against cancer.
