- Dabiri-Erewa Urges Nigerians Abroad To Invest In Home Economy
- She noted that Nigerians continue to excel globally in key field
- The 2024 edition recorded over 1,500 participants
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on Nigerians living abroad to channel their skills, resources, and global exposure into accelerating Nigeria’s economic growth and national development, Eko Hot Blog reports.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja ahead of the 8th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) scheduled for next month, Dabiri-Erewa described the summit as a credible platform for harnessing the vast potential of Nigerians in the diaspora to boost investment and enterprise opportunities across the country.
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She noted that Nigerians continue to excel globally in key fields such as education, healthcare, business, technology, and the creative industries, stressing that their success stories could translate into transformative development at home through targeted investments and collaborations.
Organised by NIDCOM in partnership with the Nigeria Diaspora Summit Initiative (NDSI), the summit has grown significantly since its inception in 2018. The 2024 edition recorded over 1,500 participants, including 236 investors, 1,197 business owners, and 168 government officials, with 56 business pitches presented across eight key sectors.
According to Dabiri-Erewa, the 2024 summit facilitated deals worth ₦673 million, with the creative industry leading in partnerships (39 deals), while real estate and infrastructure attracted the highest investment value at about ₦201 million. Other active sectors included energy (₦172 million) and agribusiness (₦103 million).
“The NDIS is not just a conference—it’s a catalyst for enterprise and sustainable partnerships,” Dabiri-Erewa said. “These investments are changing lives, creating jobs, and expanding local businesses. It shows that Nigeria is open, ready, and rewarding for diaspora investors.”
She also highlighted how several state governments, including Ondo, Borno, and Nasarawa, have leveraged previous summits to attract significant investments. Ondo State, for instance, used the platform to promote its port development project, which later received Federal Government approval.
The 2025 edition, themed “Fast-Tracking Regional and National Development by Mobilising Diaspora Investment”, will spotlight high-growth sectors such as finance and fintech, ICT, healthcare, education, agribusiness, energy, real estate, and manufacturing.
Dabiri-Erewa confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will serve as Special Guest of Honour, alongside top diaspora investors, business executives, and creative industry icons.
She expressed appreciation to previous summit partners, including DTCA, NIPC, First Bank, NNPC, and AG Mortgage Bank, while calling for new sponsors to join in expanding the impact and visibility of the initiative.
“Through your coverage, the media has been vital in amplifying the impact of NDIS,” she told journalists. “We count on you to continue sharing the message that there is profitable, secure business in Nigeria and the time is now.”
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