Rufai, Dabiri clash over stranded Nigerian in India

Author: NwaforPublished on: September 13, 2026Country: Nigeria

Society & Lifestyle

Rufai, Dabiri clash over stranded Nigerian in India

A fresh disagreement has erupted between broadcaster Oseni Rufai and Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, over assistance for a Nigerian, Ekene, reportedly held in a detention center in India. Rufai alleged he sent Ekene's details to NIDCOM but received no response, while Dabiri-Erewa stated he should use NIDCOM's official email. Rufai also revealed that a Nigerian donor is willing to help Ekene return home.

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