Nigerian Groups in the Americas Resolve Dispute, Unite

Michael Olugbode in Abuja

The warring charters of Nigerians in Diaspora Organization in the Americas have resolved their dispute and agreed to unite for a common goal.

A statement jointly signed by the parties and e-mailed to THISDAY on Thursday, said NIDOA’s historic unification took place during an extraordinary Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on November 16 in Bloomington, Minnesota, United States.

The statement read: “In a groundbreaking move, the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Americas (NIDOA) has united under one cohesive umbrella, marking a historic milestone in the organisation’s journey.”

In the statement signed by Bukoka Olaoye and Zee Nagberi (Board of Trustee member; Chika Emmanuel, Brazil; Lillian Alli-Balogun, Canada; Doyin Owobamirin and Collins Ikegwuonu, USA; the members described the unification as a significant achievement to push the progress of the organisation.

During the unification meeting with the theme, “NIDOA: Building A Strong & United Nigerian Diaspora Community,” a peace deal was sealed, bringing all chapters into a single, cohesive body, the statement disclosed.

“After months of dialogue and collaboration, representatives from NIDOA’s chapters across the Americas— including over 20 USA chapter presidents, continental chairs from Canada and Brazil, and past leaders—came together to resolve long-standing divisions within the organization,” it said.

It identified an international mediation expert as key to the success of the November 16 reconciliation.

The unification agreement was formally signed by leaders from both sides, including Mr Zee Nagberi, Mr Bukola Olaoye, Dr. Toni Ogbanufe, Mr Uche Uzoigwe, Mrs. Chinyere Ibezim-Adom, Pastor Doyin Owobamirin, and Mr. Collins Ikegwuonu, the statement explained.