September 18, (THEWILL) – The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN) and partner organisations are seeking an audience with President Bola Tinubu, on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
THEWILL reports that President Tinubu arrived in New York on Sunday, to attend the High-Level meetings of the 78th session of UNGA.
In a letter on behalf of 20 Nigerian organisations, James Francis, an OAN board member, said the group would like President Tinubu to have a strategic Town Hall Meeting with them.
The group said the strategic meeting was to ensure the most fruitful engagement between the Nigerians in the country and their President.
“We welcome you on your first official trip to the U.S. as the President of our nation and hope you will take advantage of our invitation to engage with Nigerians in the U.S.
“OAN and its partner organisations specifically welcome you to the U.S. on your maiden High-Level meetings of the 78th Session, as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We also wish to assure you of the support of Nigerians in the U.S.
“We are also pleased to note that this demography of Nigerians is unapologetically patriotic and unwaveringly committed to the development of our homeland.
“Nigerians are part of the brain thrust of many successful large corporations and industries in the U.S., UK, Canada, and other parts of the world.
“Many of them are C-level executives in these establishments, who are responsible for managing the critical aspects of the economy of their host countries.
“As you embark on the arduous task of returning Nigeria to her glorious days, we are assuring you of the support of many qualified Nigerians in the diaspora.
“Indeed, the Nigerian diasporas are available complimentary talents that can contribute immensely to your administration, especially in critical areas that require international collaborations and relationships, or where there are needs to build Nigerian standards to internationally-reputable standards”, Francis said.
OAN Inc. was founded in 1989, by a group of concerned Nigerians, to address the needs of the Nigerian community.
Francis said, “Prior to OAN’s formation, no organisation was committed to broader issues facing the Nigerian community in the U.S.
“Recognising the accomplishments and challenges faced by Nigerians living abroad, OAN filled the void by creating an umbrella organisation, which embraced Nigerians living from all walks of life, regardless of their ethnic and religious backgrounds.
“The organisation also immediately dedicated itself to enhancing the image of Nigeria in the U.S., addressing the negative stereotypes of Nigeria and Nigerians in the American media and culture.
“OAN has since become a platform for engaging the Diaspora community in meaningful dialogue and initiatives aimed at contributing to the development of Nigeria’,’ he said.
“We, therefore, believe that you possess the uncanny ability to take Nigeria out of its current challenges and put it on a pedestal that tasks other African leaders to deliver the age-long yearnings for good governance to their citizens,
“As the President of Africa’s largest democracy and economy, we are very hopeful that your administration will bring much-needed relief to Nigerians.
“Once again, our group is prepared to work with your administration to realise a more prosperous, secure, and resilient Nigeria.
“We are willing to support you, Mr President, to make your courageous and unwavering dream and quest for a better Nigeria a reality.”
