NiDCOM's Dabiri-Erewa Honors Maryam Murtala's Legacy

Margaret Ebeshi Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), expressed her condolences following the death of Maryam Murtala, a prominent Canadian-based Nigerian. In a message conveyed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Dabiri-Erewa described Murtala's passing as a significant loss to Nigeria's diaspora community.

Murtala, a lawyer and community leader, founded Canada Vendors, which aimed to market and promote Nigerian-owned businesses in Canada. She played a crucial role in the success of the first Nigerian Diaspora Economic Summit held in Canada in August 2026, ensuring that the voices of vendors, women, and small business owners were recognized.

Dabiri-Erewa noted that Murtala believed in serving communities and extended her condolences to Murtala's family, Canada Vendors, and the Nigerian community in Canada. She prayed for Murtala’s forgiveness and strength for her loved ones during this difficult time.