- Dabiri-Erewa Assures Diaspora: “Nigeria Open, Safe for Investment”
- Stressed that beyond sending money home, Nigerians in the diaspora have the power to help build industries, create jobs, and support innovation
- Many participants expressed interest in returning home to invest, collaborate, and be part of building a stronger economy
Nigerians living abroad have been encouraged to see their home country not just as a place of origin, but as a land of growing opportunities where their ideas, skills, and investments can make real impact.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, gave this assurance while speaking to Nigerians and global investors at a pre-event dinner ahead of the African Diaspora Investment Symposium in Silicon Valley, United States.
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She stressed that beyond sending money home, Nigerians in the diaspora have the power to help build industries, create jobs, and support innovation that directly improves lives across communities in Nigeria.
According to her, the government is working to create an enabling environment where investments can thrive, with policies focused on economic growth, technology, and inclusive development under the Renewed Hope Agenda of Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
At the heart of the conversation was a simple message: Nigeria needs its people, wherever they are in the world.
Dabiri-Erewa highlighted how diaspora contributions can go beyond remittances to long-term investments that strengthen local businesses, empower young people, and open up new opportunities in sectors like technology and innovation.
The event brought together professionals, investors, and policymakers, creating a space where Nigerians abroad could connect, share ideas, and explore ways to contribute meaningfully to national development.
Many participants expressed interest in returning home to invest, collaborate, and be part of building a stronger economy.
For everyday Nigerians, these conversations signal hope—hope for more jobs, better opportunities, and a future where global connections translate into real benefits at the grassroots level.
