Nigerian Diaspora most underutilized assets for nation building - Dabiri-Erewa.
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, says that Nigerian diaspora are the most underutilized assets for national development.
The NiDCOM boss made this known at a press conference announcing the 2025 National Diaspora Day (NDD) celebration and the 3rd National Diaspora Merit Awards (NDMA) in Abuja slated for July 25-26, at the State Conference Centre of the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The event will feature thematic sessions, panel discussions, youth mentorship programs, and the National Diaspora Merit Awards, celebrating distinguished Nigerian diaspora.
Dabiri-Erewa noted that Nigerians in the diaspora have proven themselves as resilient change-makers and proud ambassadors of Nigeria.
She revealed that in 2024, remittances from Nigerians abroad exceeded $20 billion, surpassing foreign direct investment.
The event aims to move beyond rhetoric to harness the full value of the over 20 million diaspora community globally.
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