The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has assured Nigerians abroad and global investors that Nigeria remains open and attractive for investment.
Dabiri-Erewa gave the assurance while delivering a keynote address at the Pre-Africa Diaspora Investment Summit Partnerships Dinner held in Silicon Valley, California, United States.
The event preceded the African Diaspora Investment Symposium 2026, which was hosted at Santa Clara University with a focus on strengthening ties between Africa and global technology hubs.
Speaking at the gathering, she highlighted Nigeria’s commitment to leveraging the skills, capital, and networks of its diaspora population to drive economic growth and innovation.
She noted that policies introduced under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda were designed to create an enabling environment for investments and deepen diaspora engagement.
Dabiri-Erewa emphasised ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to promote economic diversification and technological development through strategic partnerships.
She also commended Nigerians in the United States for their enthusiasm and willingness to contribute to national development.
“The diaspora remains a critical partner in Nigeria’s development, and their contributions go beyond remittances to impactful investments,” she said.
The NIDCOM boss further lauded the organisers of the summit, particularly the leadership of the African Diaspora Network, for fostering collaboration and meaningful engagement.
At a separate interactive session with Nigerian professionals, she reiterated the commission’s readiness to work with diaspora groups to channel their expertise into national growth.
The events attracted a mix of Nigerian, African, and American stakeholders, providing a platform for discussions on innovation, investment, and sustainable partnerships aimed at advancing Africa’s development.
