Nigeria is going through a rough patch with avoidable economic hardship, political turbulence and a surprisingly docile citizenry.
Africa’s most populous nation was 64 on 1st October 2024 and to mark the occasion, the Nigerian Community in Dorset (NCD,) Southeast England, organised an annual get-together attended by friends, families and well-wishers including officials of local administrative authorities such as the Mayor Paul Hilliard of Christchurch Town Council and Tom Hayes, MP, Bournemouth East.
Other notable attendees included Rev Fr. Anthony Ikhenoba of The Annunciation & St Edmund Campion Parish, Bournemouth, Madam Rose Kaye, NCD former Chairperson and other officials of the Community.
The event featured traditional Nigerian music, a quiz on events and personalities from Nigeria and a performance by up-and-coming Nigerian London-based comedian Tripple U.
Certificates of recognition were also presented to Community members who rendered outstanding services.
NCD’s current Chairman Rupert Ogwuazor welcomed guests with a presentation based on Nigeria’s rich culture, tradition and political history.
Councillor Hilliard and MP Hayes expressed willingness to partner with the Nigerian Community for the socio-economic development of their areas of jurisdiction.
Dorset, with an estimated population of 400,000 has 82 Councillors at some 5,000 per Councillor.
