By Gift Olivia Samuel, The Sight News
The Collaborative Council of Nigerian Diaspora organizations (CCND), has congratulated Deniece Laurent-Mantey, on her appointment as the Executive Director, President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United State
This is just as the Council also expressed its unwavering support to Laurent-Mantey and her team.
CCND in a letter signed by its Secretary, Mr Tunji Goyea, congratulated Laurent-Mantey following the announcement of the constitution of the Presidential Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement on September 26, 2023, by Secretary Anthony J. Blinken.
Goyea noted that this historic development has, “filled us with joy and a profound sense of solidarity, and we extend our warmest regards to you and your esteemed team for your well-deserved appointment”.
He explained that the CCND is a council of diaspora-based Nigerian organizations dedicated to the welfare of the Nigerian and African diaspora, and to democracy and good governance in our homeland, adding that they work in collaboration with all African diaspora organizations with similar goals.
Commenting further, he said, “As someone with African roots, you know too well the historic and ongoing challenges of underdevelopment confronting people of African descent in the motherland and in the diaspora.
“We of the CCND are committed to ending the local and global inequities/ injustices underlying the massive poverty in Africa and the oppression of any group of people, especially those of color and of African descent globally.
“We firmly believe that President Biden, in inaugurating your committee, is equally committed to addressing these pressing issues.”
Furthermore, he noted that the Council, “anticipates the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with you and your team to make the best use of this golden opportunity for the betterment of all our people and of humanity. We are eager to share our views and suggestions with you and your committees, and we wish you all great historic success”.
