Olufokunbi: NiDCOM hails first Nigerian nuclear engineer in U.S. Navy

The Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has hailed Commander Matuwo Olufokunbi on becoming the third Nigerian-American and the first to qualify as a Nuclear Engineer under the US Navy Nuclear Propulsion Programme.

He becomes the third Nigerian to qualify as a Nuclear Engineer after Captain Kelechi Ndukwe and Captain Frank Okata, all Nigerians. This remarkable feat further elevates his qualification to command a US Navy warship.

In a congratulatory message to the latest US Navy Commander, Dabiri-Erewa stated that Olufokunbi’s promotion reflects the resilience, excellence, and the indomitable spirit of Nigerians in the diaspora.

According to her, the news come as a source of pride and inspiration to the global Nigerian community. The NiDCOM boss urged Nigerian youths to draw inspiration from Olufokunbi and pursue excellence in their chosen fields.
in the US Navy.