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President Buhari mourns UK-based Nigerian Dapo Williams

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora over the sad loss of a prominent member of Nigerian UK Diaspora, Dapo Williams.

In a statement signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President met with Dr Williams during a town hall meeting with Nigerian professionals in the United Kingdom.

The President described him as a man who was passionate about Nigeria, deeply committed to a Nigeria that attains her position in the comity of nations.

For the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Mr Williams was “A selfless man, who put the needs of others before his. He was on the frontline of mobilising support from Nigerians in Diaspora to assist Government efforts in battling COVID-19 pandemic.

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