- Abike Dabiri-Erewa NiDCOM Chairman made the shocking revelation during a seminar
- Dabiri-Erewa shared the heart-wrenching story of a woman who tragically died under mysterious circumstances while working as a caregiver in Iraq.
Over 5,000 Nigerian women are reportedly stranded in Iraq after seeking employment as caregivers, only to face harsh working conditions upon arrival.
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, head of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), revealed this shocking information during a seminar on diaspora investment opportunities in Lagos.
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Dabiri-Erewa shared the heart-wrenching story of a woman who tragically died under mysterious circumstances while working as a caregiver in Iraq.
Her husband had arranged for her to work abroad in hopes of providing a better life for their family.
The Nigerian Mission is currently working to repatriate her body and investigating the cause of her death.
The NIDCOM Chairman urged Nigerians to consider exploring investment opportunities within their own country instead of seeking work abroad.
Dabiri-Erewa noted a growing trend of diaspora Nigerians, including African Americans, returning to invest in Nigeria after tracing their roots back to the country.
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During the seminar, Dr. Godfrey Ajayi Sunday of G-Consulting shared insights on plans to mobilize over $100 million to help Nigerians engage in business ventures with diaspora support.
In addition to discussing financial support, the seminar also focused on the need to discourage illegal migration and raise awareness about the numerous opportunities available in Nigeria.
