Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa. The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM),

The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has congratulated Dr. Benjamin Udoka Nwosu for bagging the American Diabetes Association Award over Life-saving research.

Dr. Benjamin Udoka Nwosu is a Professor of Pediatrics at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

In a congratulatory message, Dabiri-Erewa described the award as a sign of Dr Nwosu relentless dedication, hard work and an astute researcher seeking the best for his patients.

The NiDCOM boss noted that the feat has shown that great reward awaits those who go extra mile to achieve their desired goals and hard work also pays.

In a statement signed by Abdul-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols of the Commission, Dabiri-Arewa advised younger generation to follow the footsteps of Dr Nwosu and put in their best in whatever they are doing.

The American Diabetes Association had in May held its Research Dinner at the Garden City Hotel, New York, and bestowed prestigious research awards on three researchers in the field of diabetology which Dr. Benjamin is one of them.

Benjamin Nwosu, is the Chief of Endocrinology at the Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York. His role in the institution is to support the overall mission in research, education and clinical services through his combined roles as a physician scientist, attending endocrinologist and an

associate professor of Pediatrics.

Dr. Nwosu in his reaction said his greatest satisfaction is gotten from his interactions with his patients and their families and seeing them recover completely.

He also enjoys mentoring student residents and fellow in research.