US visa ban: Abike Dabiri backs US journalist for praising Nigerians' exploits- NIDCOM on Monday, February 17, praised Nigerians in the diaspora for their great achievements - The commission said this in support of the analysis done by Fareed Zakaria, a top CNN journalist in the aftermath of the US visa ban - The twitter handle of NIDCOM also quoted its chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, saying Nigerians are the best across the world In a tweet by Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) on Monday, February 17, the image of the country was burnished despite the US visa ban that was placed on the country on Thursday, January 30. The handle quoted the chairman of the commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, where she said that “Nigerians in Diaspora are the best across the world”. The same tweet also has a video where CNN journalist, Fareed Zakaria, made a case for Nigerians against the ban, saying citizens of the country are the most educated in America. Read also International NGO reveals figures of Nigerians unjustly killed in 2019 In the same video, he spoke about how Nigerians have the highest purchasing power because they are highly placed in the American economy. “Nigerian immigrants are the most educated in America and with the highest percentage of employed workers in the USA, holding jobs in management, business…,” he said. He said that 58% of Nigerians of 25 years and older have at least a Bachelor’s degree when compared to 33% of USA, 56% of South Korean, 51% of Chinese, 50% of UK and 38% of German citizens. Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that prior to the ban, 32-year-old Saheed hoped to buy a house in Houston, move together with his wife Azeezat and have children. The Nigerian man met Azeezat through his aunt in Nigeria as the two had a special connection over their similar medical backgrounds. After their marriage, the wife’s paper to travel was arranged as they waited for the whole process to be completed. Read also Fact check: Did Borno residents boo Buhari over Boko Haram attacks as viral video claims? Saheed said nothing is sadder than for newlyweds to face the uncertainty that they may never be together in the same place. PAY ATTENTION: Download our mobile app to enjoy the latest news update Busayo Fasidi, a family immigration lawyer in the US, said the people who are trying to bring their families from overseas will be gravely affected by the ban. The family immigration lawyer said that while she was shocked by the ban, the Nigerian government is to be blamed. Chris Ulasi, a professor from Texas Southern University, said he is totally against the ban as no country should place undue restrictions on other countries. NAIJ.com (naija.ng) -> Legit.ng We keep evolving to serve our readers better Explained: 6 Reasons Why Donald Trump Might Be Impeached | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - NIDCOM on Monday, February 17, praised Nigerians in the diaspora for their great achievements - The commission said this in support of the analysis done by Fareed Zakaria, a top CNN journalist in the aftermath of the US visa ban - The twitter handle of NIDCOM also quoted its chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, saying Nigerians are the best across the world Legit.ng PAY ATTENTION: NAIJ.com Legit.ng