The Indian High Commission in Nigeria has recognized some Nigerian women and Indian women resident in the country for their amazing contribution in various fields.
Among those who were honored by the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria to mark the International Women’s Day include the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora and Pioneer Chairman/ CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Director General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC),
Professor Mojisola Adeyeye and Director Overseeing the office of the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, Ambassador Janet Olisa.
Others include ; Director and Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria, Dr. Maimuna Abdullahi Habib, Ms Hamisha Daryani Ahuja, Principal of the prestigious Indian Language School Lagos, Ms Sonali Gupta, Managing Director Greenville Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd, Ms. Ritu Sahajwalla,
Dabiri-Erewa was honoured for her contribution in Diplomacy, Professor Adeyeye (Health), Dr. Habib (Veterinary Medicine), Ahuja (Culture), Gupta (Education) and Sahajwalla (Business).
The indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Shri Balasubramanian speaking on the award said the women were selected for their great contribution in their various fields.
He noted that women have become engineer of development, contributing in their various field and to the growth and development of their nation and in whatever capacity that they are found.
He said as the world celebrates the contributions of women worldwide, the Indian Commission felt it is proper to acknowledge Nigerian and Indian women contribution towards the uplifting of Nigerians.
