Dabiri-Erewa Hails Agunbiade For His Exemplary Conduct In The US Navy
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians
in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has applauded the excellent behaviour of
a Nigerian, Lt. Victor Agunbiade of the US Navy
for being a good ambassador of Nigeria with his exemplary conduct and
outstanding character.
excellent and outstanding behaviour earned him a medal of commendation
for his meritorious service from the US Navy.
” It is most commendable that Mr Agunbiade , working with the US Navy
,effectively managed its largest cash disbursing office handling 45
million dollars (N17billion) in cash transaction.
“It was learnt that the US Navy said you supervised its fund which
accounted for 70 per cent of its overseas disbursing volume without any
hitch”, she said.
According to Dabiri- Erewa, Agunbiade earned the honour while serving as
cash Disbursing Officer at the Navy’s Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti,
between October 2019, and July 2020.
She added that Agunbiade also managed 100 per cent accountability of 23
million dollars (N8.7 billion) across six rigorous inspections and
independent audits with zero discrepancies.
“With this exceptional financial integrity, good accountability,
excellent behaviour and dedication to duty, you have reflected great
credit upon yourself and upheld the highest traditions of the United
States naval service as well as your country Nigeria”, she stressed.
The NIDCOM boss noted that this is not the first time Agunbiade will be
making Nigeria proud with his exemplary character as he was named the
Navy’s 2018 Officer Recruiter of the Year, alongside 17 others, and
honoured at the annual Recruiter of the Year ceremony in Washington
D.C.,
She said Agunbiade reflects a positive image for Nigeria and Nigerians
in the Diaspora
“We are truly proud of you and urge you to continue to extol the virtues
and strength of the Nigerian heritage of excellence, honesty, integrity
and honour. Your shinning beacon serves as inspiration to the youth of
Nigeria”, She said.
