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Abike Dabiri gets free Okada ride to mosque for Eid prayer

Abike Dabiri-Erewa NIDCOM

Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) Abike Dabiri-Erewa on Wednesday got a free ride to Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos for Eid prayer.

Mrs Dabiri-Erewa said in an Instagram post that when she was ready to head to the mosque she realised the road was blocked.

The NIDCOM boss said a commercial motorcyclist called Okada rider in local parlance gave her a free ride to the mosque as she was running late.

Dabiri-Erewa made a video of herself on the moving motorcycle.

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“Almost late for Eid prayers, only to find the road to the mosque blocked off. Grateful for the kindness of an Okada (bike) man who gave me a free ride. Nagode to him!” She wrote.

“A reminder of the blessings of the season: kindness, community, and the spirit of giving. Grateful for his gesture!”

Dabiri-Erewa on Monday led the London to Lagos solo driver Pelumi Nubi and her parents to Lagos House, Marina where they met Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

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