The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has concluded arrangements to launch the Diaspora Home and Abroad Platform to protect Nigerian abroad to seamlessly invest in property in the country.
The platform, the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said will be launched during the sixth edition of National Diaspora Day, holding on July 25 and 26 in Abuja.
She reveled that no fewer than 1,200 physical participants and thousands of virtual attendees from around the world are expected to participate at the 2025 NDD.
Dabiri-Erewa, said the platform was designed to provide Nigerians living abroad with safe, reliable, and accessible housing options.
She said this year’s celebration is geared towards real, practical engagement with Nigerians abroad.
Dabiri-Erewa said: “In 2024 alone, Nigerians in the diaspora sent home over $20 billion, more than the country’s foreign direct investment.”
She noted that: “But beyond the numbers is a wealth of knowledge, skills, and global exposure that we must now channel into nation-building.”
She said this year’s theme, “Optimising Formidable Diaspora Potentials for National Development and Growth,” reflects the need for action, not just talk, in harnessing diaspora contributions.
She revealed that in a show of growing global interest, a group of 25 African American visitors will also join the Abuja celebration, highlighting renewed connections between Nigeria and the historic African diaspora.
Dabiri-Erewa noted that NiDCOM’s focus in recent years has been to deepen structured diaspora engagement through initiatives such as the Diaspora Focal Point Officers in states, the National Diaspora Policy, the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS), and the ongoing Diaspora Data Mapping as well as constant engagements.
She said as part of the celebration, a Youth Empowerment Summit will also take place, focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) as a key driver of development. Students from 14 schools across Abuja will participate.
On his part, the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Mr Abiodun Akanbi, confirmed that over 500 young people will attend the STEM summit, which forms a key part of the overall programme.
Other highlights of the two-day hybrid event include plenary sessions, investment fora, and strategic networking.
The celebration will end with the National Diaspora Merit Awards, honouring exceptional Nigerians making a difference globally.
