- Dabiri-Erewa Calls for Diaspora Plaza, Warns Against Dangerous Migration
- “In 2023, we worked with N47 million capital, N11 million recurrent”
- Cautions Nigerians against Libya
The Director General of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri Erewa, has urged for better funding and infrastructure to support diaspora affairs, disclosing that the commission operated with just N47 million in capital and N11 million in recurrent funding in 2023.
Eko Hot Blog reports that during an appearance on Channels Television’s Hard Copy on Friday, Dabiri Erewa also advocated for the creation of a Diaspora Plaza that would serve as a central hub for Nigerians living abroad.
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“In 2023, we worked with N47 million capital, N11 million recurrent. How we survived, I don’t know. In 2025, we have a better budget, thanks to the National Assembly, thanks to the senate commitee chairman then Senator Victor who really ran around to ensure that we got something better.
“We want to have a Diaspora Plaza. We’ve even started building. We want to have a hub where the diaspora can come, relax, get to know authentic information about what is going on in your country.”
Despite the challenges, Dabiri Erewa emphasized that many Nigerians in the diaspora are thriving and should not be defined by negative narratives. “There are numerous Nigerians in the UK political space who are doing exceptionally well. We shouldn’t let one individual overshadow the many successes,” she said.
She also cautioned Nigerians against taking dangerous migration routes, particularly through Libya.
“Just know where you’re going to. I mean, at this point in time, you’re still going to Libya? If anybody tells you to go somewhere through Libya, you should say no.”
She reiterated NIDCOM’s dedication to safeguarding the welfare and interests of Nigerians living abroad.
“Somebody said to me is NIDCOM only to be bringing people back. But it’s about people. There are so many you don’t hear about. Even in Japan, when one of our Nigerians had a problem, the Nigerian community got money together and helped.”
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