- NiDCOM to create Diaspora Desk in all Local government in Enugu
- Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, highlighted the vital role that the Nigerian diaspora plays in driving the nation’s development
- NiDCOM’s Chairman Hon. Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, emphasized the importance of decentralizing diaspora engagement in her opening address.
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has launched its Sensitisation and Advocacy Programme in Enugu State, marking the first edition of the initiative in the South East region with immediate creation of Diaspora Desks in all the Local Governments.
Eko Hot Blog reports that during the flag-off event, Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Mbah, represented by Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, highlighted the vital role that the Nigerian diaspora plays in driving the nation’s development through remittances, expertise, and innovation.
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Governor Mbah reaffirmed Enugu’s commitment to creating an investor-friendly environment and increasing the state’s GDP from $4.4 billion to $30 billion.
NiDCOM’s Chairman Hon. Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, emphasized the importance of decentralizing diaspora engagement in her opening address.
She explained that bringing the programme to the local level would motivate Nigerians in the diaspora to invest in their home states, further promoting collaboration between Nigerians abroad and their communities of origin.
Dabiri-Erewa highlighted NiDCOM’s ongoing programmes, including the Nigerian Diaspora Day (NDD), Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) and the Badagry Door of Return Festival, among others, as its avenues to maintain effective diaspora engagement.
She applauded the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for his hospitality and leadership in improving the socio-economic status of Enugu citizens.
Barr. Olangwa Ezekwu, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Diaspora Matters, shared data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlighting the significant contributions of the diaspora, with remittances reaching $4.22 billion between January and October 2024 and over ₦60 billion sent home in December.
She stressed the need for the South-East to channel resources effectively, particularly as more people look to invest at home.
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The programme, which attracted participants both physical and virtual, marks a significant milestone in unlocking the economic potential of diaspora contributions to the South-East and Nigeria at large, which will bring a collaborative pathway to national prosperity.
Recall that earlier this week that a similar summit took place in Lagos for South West zone where stakeholders took part in the exercise.
