Razaq Bamidele
As the Journalists International Forum for Migration (JIFORM), getting set for its second International Summit slated for October 2020 in Ibadan, a Nigerian Federal Legislator and a leading voice on migration matters on the continent of Africa, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe has confirmed participation.
Honourable Tolulope Akande-Sadipe is the Chairman, Nigeria’s House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora Matters.
The event, according to a release from the Forum’s Publicity Secretary Salemfly Salem, is to be chaired by foremost international speaker, Professor Patrick Lumumba from Kenya with participation from former immigration minister in Canada, Hon. Gerry Weiner as well as the Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammad Babandede, among other international personalities.
Also listed for participation is the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), Gambia and Nigeria.
JIFORM, a global media body focusing on migration with over 200 journalists across the continents, according to Salem, an international journalist with a French broadcasting outfit on Thursday, said the body was excited by the humility of the Nigerian lawmaker.
“We have been monitoring her advocacy on diaspora matters and we are happy to have her on board with other distinguished personalities. The summit is aimed at bringing various stakeholders to chart a new course for migration issues across the globe especially in the areas of human trafficking and irregular migration.
Samfly added that the resume of the lawmaker was a rich compendium necessary for national growth.
Mrs. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe who graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a Masters’ degree in International Business Management has a successful career spans three decades with depth and diverse work experience across both the private and public sector. i.e Gardiner Kamya& Associates in the USA, The Dangote Group, GT Bank Plc. She joined Oyo State Government in Nigeria ass the Special Adviser, Bureau of Investment Promotions &Projects to the Governor of Oyo State.
She also has strong philanthropic inclination which she fulfils through a charity fund to financially assist orphans and other disadvantaged members of society to meet their health and educational needs. She is a recipient of several Awards and commendations
