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Dr Chika Stacy Oriuwa, a Canadian doctor of Nigerian descent and a spoken word poet, is one of the ‘Barbie Fashionistas’ strutting the diverse doll lineup of the new collection in appreciation of diversity.
27-year-old Dr Oriuwa is positively beaming with pleasure and satisfaction in the photo with her Barbie likeness.
Oriuwa felt a sense of fulfilment as the Barbie image took her down memory lane.
The Canadian Press noted that the gesture took Chika way back-
‘Dr Chika Stacy Oriuwa remembers dressing up her Barbies as doctors, poets and performers as a young girl, but none of the dolls looked like the woman she aspired to be.’ -Canadian Press.
Oh! What joy to see a Barbie doll made in her likeness. Oriuwa hopes the launch of a doll celebrating her achievements as a Black female doctor will send a good signal to children worldwide about dreaming and aiming for nothing but the best.
All things are possible if you dream, believe and act!
Dr Chika Stacy Oriuwa is a Psychiatry Resident at the University of Toronto, Canada.
She is one of the six inspirational women for Mattel’s line of Barbies honouring health workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr Oriwa worked with the team to create a barbie doll with her skin tone, Afro-textured hair, a white coat and a stethoscope. She is now a role model for her advocacy against systemic racism in the health sector.
Chika believes the gesture would encourage more people to change the stereotypical image of a female doctor.
Photo credit: Canadian Press
DaraSays
Hello Abu Susan, My siblings and I did our biometrics July 8th and it has now been 4 weeks and we are yet to receive our passports. I know the commission is not late due to the fact that they are within their timeframe (4-6weeks) but I was wondering if I could get the passports as soon as possible. We tried to no avail to get an earlier date for an interview because we knew my brother would be losing his status in the 2nd week of august if he does not put in an application for a work permit. We also tried doing the express return but were told it was not being offered. Please is there anyway you can help us? My brother will lose his status next week if he does not quickly put in an application for a work permit and he needs his passport to do that. Applicant names are Dara Assiak, Daniel Assiak and Bera Assiak
Abu SusanSays
Hello Dara, Sorry to hear about your brother. The Mission is working hard to meet the needs of all applicants; however, we are still under a lot of pressure from the backlog. The production process has therefore become really cumbersome. That said, I will send your message to the unit to see what can be done for your brother.
DaraSays
Thank you very much. We really appreciate it.
DaraSays
Good day Abu Susan, please is there any update on my case? Applicants are Daniel Assiak, Dara Assiak and Bera Assiak. It will be very disappointing if my brother loses his chance to get a work permit due to not having a passport. I have been checking my mail box everyday hoping to see the passports.
DaraSays
Good day Abu Susan, Any update on my case?
MikelSays
Hello, nice job you are doing here, please I just made a money order 50$ Payable to the Nigeria high commission Ottawa for my wife’s passport renewal but the purchase name was written in my name since the transaction was coming from my bank. I want to know if this is acceptable or not. Thank you.
Abu SusanSays
Hello Mikel, Yes, it is acceptable. The most important thing is to ensure that it is payable to the Nigeria High Commission, Ottawa.
Jasmine.SSays
Please, this is an emergency. I have just received a message from the IRCC that my study permit application has been refused, and my status has been revoked. However, I have been given very limited time to restore my status. The only thing pending from the application is a valid passport, which I have applied for since last year. I finally attended an intervention in Calgary, and I have done my biometrics and have been waiting since June 18th to receive my passport. The limited option to restore my status is the only thing preventing me from being deported. Please, I need an urgent response on actions to take regarding my passport asap
Abu SusanSays
Hello Jasmine, Sorry to hear that. Could you send me your full details? I will check to see if your passport has been mailed to you.
Jasmine.SSays
Thank you Abu Susan. Please where should I forward the details?
Abu SusanSays
Send it to generalinquiries@nigeriahcottawa.ca
Jasmine.SSays
Hello Abu Susan. I had sent an email with my details to the email address, but I have not gotten a response. Please this is very urgent as I need a response as soon as I can.
Jasmine.SSays
Fiyinfoluwa Soboyejo is the name on my application.
JamesSays
Hello Abu Susan I want to put in application for the driver license letter. Is the office open for this application? And, my Nigeria driver licence is expired, is it okay for this application?
Abu SusanSays
Hello James, We are open. Go ahead with your application.
MikelSays
Abu Susan. Kindly respond to this please. “ Hello, nice job you are doing here, please I just made a money order 50$ Payable to the Nigeria high commission Ottawa for my wife’s passport renewal but the purchase name was written in my name since the transaction was coming from my bank. I want to know if this is acceptable or not. Thank you”
Abu SusanSays
Hello Mikel, Yes, there is no problem. The most important thing is to ensure that it is payable to the Nigeria High Commission, Ottawa. Thanks.
AyodeleSays
Hi Abu, thanks for the updates. My wife & I had our Biometrics for passport renewal done 5weeks ago but we are yet to receive our passports. We are to travel on the 29th August and we are getting worried that we don't have our passport yet. Please can you help look into this. Thank you for your effort. Ayodele B.
Abu SusanSays
Hello Ayodele, I can follow up if you send me your details. Most applicants on this platform do not use their full names or real names. So, it is always difficult to follow up.
AyodeleSays
Hi Abu, thank you. Ayodele Babalola
Abu SusanSays
Okay, I will get back to you soon.
AyodeleSays
Hi Abu, any update? Thanks
Mary OyeneyinSays
Hello, I am scheduled to have my interview date for August 16th, however when I printed out my passport payment slip, for the interview date it shows not available and to contact the embassay. I am suppoed to travel to ottawa to renew my passport and would like to know before my travel date whether I do have an interview date? Thank you.
Abu SusanSays
Hello Mary, Don't worry about that, If your initial date is August 16th. Then come in for your appointment.
OnyemechiSays
Wow! So proud of you Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa. You are making Nigerian and black girls everywhere proud. More grease to your elbow. Keep it coming Susan. 😊
Abu SusanSays
We are proud of her too. Thanks, Onyemechi.