- Tinubu said his government remains committed to creating a fair and enabling environment for Nigerians both at home and abroad
- He urged Nigerians to avoid ethnic divisions, stressing that national identity should take precedence over tribal affiliations
- The President also referenced Rwanda’s post-conflict recovery as an example of national renewal
President Bola Tinubu has instructed Nigeria’s diplomatic mission in Rwanda to urgently resolve challenges delaying passport renewal services, which have affected Nigerians seeking to renew travel documents and obtain passports for newborn children.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparent governance while speaking with a group of Nigerians in Rwanda during an engagement on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali.
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The delegation, coordinated by the Director-General of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, included highly accomplished Nigerians such as PhD holders, corporate executives, UN officials, academics and professionals across various sectors.
According to a statement by presidential aide Bayo Onanuga, the President assured the diaspora community that ongoing reforms in Nigeria were beginning to produce positive economic results.
Tinubu said his government remains committed to creating a fair and enabling environment for Nigerians both at home and abroad, adding that leadership under his administration would be guided by transparency and national unity.
He urged Nigerians to avoid ethnic divisions, stressing that national identity should take precedence over tribal affiliations, and encouraged citizens to embrace unity under the Nigerian flag.
The President also referenced Rwanda’s post-conflict recovery as an example of national renewal, noting the country’s ability to move beyond its past and focus on rebuilding.
During the meeting, he directed Nigeria’s Charge d’Affaires in Rwanda, Ibrahim Zanna, to work closely with NIDCOM and relevant government offices to address concerns raised by the diaspora community, particularly issues affecting consular services.
A key concern raised by Nigerians in Rwanda was the absence of a passport office at the Nigerian High Commission in Kigali, which has made it difficult for citizens to renew passports and process documents for newborns.
The Chairman of the Association of Nigerians in Rwanda, Prof. Umar Wali, highlighted the challenges faced by community members, urging the government to improve access to essential consular services.
Among those present at the meeting was Nigerian-Canadian basketball executive Masai Ujiri, who expressed interest in supporting sports development initiatives in Nigeria, drawing from his experience in Rwanda.
Representatives of international organisations, including the United Nations Population Fund and the UNDP, also indicated readiness to collaborate with Nigeria on development programmes focused on youth empowerment and skills acquisition.
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) further outlined ongoing diaspora engagement initiatives aimed at encouraging Nigerians abroad to contribute to national development.
NIDCOM praised Nigerians in Rwanda for their positive contributions, noting that they have continued to project a strong image of the country through their achievements and professionalism.
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