THE NATION
The Federal Government government has appealed to Nigerians in the diaspora to return home to contribute their quota to build a better and prosperous Nigeria.
The Chairman, Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, made the charge on Saturday in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital while delivering 12th Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti ABUAD Convocation lecture entitled: Diaspora Engagements For National Development
Dabiri-Erewa said that Nigerians abroad should bring back their experiences and help proffer solution to socio-ecomomic challenges hampering Nigeria’s growth and development.
The NIDCOM chairman, who stressed the importance of diaspora engagement for national growth and development, urged the Diaspora Nigerians to embrace the abundant opportunities available in the country.
She noted that Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora must join hands and coalesce efforts to develop Nigeria, as no foreigners will leave his country and help develop others.
Dabiri-Erewa added the global of exposure and professional expertise of diaspora Nigerians who have excelled in various developmental sectors can be leveraged as catalyst for national growth and development.
This , she said, the NIDCOM was working to achieve through the implementation of supporting framework for facilitating diaspora engagement in national growth and development.
Speaking, ABUAD Founder, Afe Babalola commended Dabiri-Erewa for delivering what he called a well researched and detailed lecture towards achieving a sustainable development for the country with support from Nigerians the diaspora.
