NIDCOM's Abike Dabiri-Erewa Honors Maryam Murtala's Legacy

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), expressed her condolences following the death of Maryam Murtala, a prominent Canadian-based community leader and founder of Canada Vendors. In a statement released by NIDCOM's Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa described Murtala as a "rare gem" and a "builder of people." She emphasized Murtala's significant contributions to the Nigerian diaspora, particularly her efforts in the recently concluded first Nigerian Diaspora Economic Summit in Canada.

Murtala was recognized for her commitment to empowering vendors, women, and small business owners. Dabiri-Erewa extended condolences to Murtala's family, Canada Vendors, and the Nigerian community in Canada, praying for her legacy to endure and for her family to find strength in their loss.

Murtala was a lawyer and served as the Public Relations Director at the Network of Nigerians in Canada (NNC).