The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has congratulated Nigerian-born nurse and social media personality, Bemi Orojuogun, popularly known as “London Bus Aunty”, on the naming of a London bus stop in her honour.
The Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, described the “recognition as a remarkable achievement and a source of pride to Nigeria and the Nigerian diaspora.”
In a statement issued on Friday by NiDCOM Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa said, “Mrs Orojuogun’s journey demonstrates how passion, authenticity and a positive representation of one’s heritage can create an impact far beyond the shores of Nigeria.”
The statement added, “Orojuogun, who became widely known for her engaging videos featuring London’s iconic red buses, has used her platform to showcase everyday life in the city while connecting with audiences through her unique personality and love for London’s transport system.
“The NiDCOM Chairman commended her for bringing joy to many people through her content and for positively representing Nigerians in the United Kingdom.
“She also applauded Transport for London (TfL) for recognising Orojuogun’s contribution and celebrating her connection with the city’s transport community.”
The NiDCOM chairman said the honour further underscored the contributions Nigerians continue to make in their various fields and communities across the world.
She encouraged Orojuogun to see the recognition as an inspiration to continue using her platform positively, while assuring Nigerians in the diaspora that their achievements and contributions remained a source of pride to the nation.
Orojuogun had announced on Wednesday that she had a bus stop named after her in London, thanking TfL for the recognition.
“Bus Auntie have her own bus stop. My goodness, I’m very lucky. Thank you so much, TfL. I love you guys. I love everyone that works so hard on behalf of all Londoners. Thank you for working so hard,” she said in a video shared on Instagram.
In the video, she also praised TfL personnel for their work behind the scenes to keep London’s transport network running.
TfL responded to her post, saying, “What an honour for us.”
Orojuogun, who has lived in the United Kingdom for more than three decades, rose to prominence through videos of herself posing in front of passing London buses, which attracted millions of views across social media platforms.
By: Saheed Oyelakin
