The group’s sentiments were expressed by its coordinator, Azeez Ahmed during a recent media briefing, Vanguard reports.

“This is an appointment that is well deserved, it is a confirmation of hard work, focus and teamwork,” Ahmed said.

“In a matter of months her success in the diplomatic circle will be appreciated by all progressive minded Nigerians because her appointment is a clear affirmation of a right peg in the right hole,” he added.

Mrs Dabiri-Erewa had served as the representative of the Ikorodu Constituency of Lagos State from 2003 to 2015.

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