The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has celebrated the remarkable achievement of a young Nigerian, Moroti Adegboyega, following his emergence as the overall winner of the 2026 Stockholm Junior Water Prize in Sweden.
NiDCOM Chairman/CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in a statement issued on Saturday, described Adegboyega’s victory as a significant accomplishment that has brought pride and recognition to Nigeria on the international stage.
Dabiri-Erewa said the achievement underscored the creativity, talent and innovative capacity of Nigerian youths, noting that young Nigerians continue to demonstrate their ability to compete and excel globally.
She congratulated Adegboyega for making the country proud and described his success as another example of the ingenuity and excellence associated with Nigerians around the world.
Adegboyega, who is the son of the Vice President of the Nigerian Canadian Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (NCANL), was also commended for showcasing the achievements of Nigerian families within the diaspora community.
The NiDCOM boss acknowledged the role played by the Nigerian community in Newfoundland and Labrador in supporting the young achiever and commended the President of NCANL, Olamide Shodipo, for drawing the Commission’s attention to Adegboyega’s feat.
According to her, achievements of this nature demonstrate the importance of investing in young Nigerians by creating opportunities for them to pursue education, innovation, research and other areas capable of producing global impact.
She said Adegboyega’s victory should serve as encouragement to other young Nigerians to pursue excellence and utilise their talents to contribute positively to society.
Dabiri-Erewa wished the award winner greater accomplishments in his future endeavours and encouraged him to continue serving as a positive representative of Nigeria wherever he finds himself.
She reaffirmed NiDCOM’s commitment to recognising and celebrating Nigerians in the diaspora who distinguish themselves in their various fields, while promoting stronger connections between Nigeria and its citizens and communities abroad.