By Nkechi Eze
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has assured Nigerians and global investors in the diaspora that Nigeria remains open, conducive, and fully prepared to welcome investments capable of driving economic growth and development.
Dabiri-Erewa gave the assurance while delivering a keynote address as Guest Speaker at the prestigious Pre-Africa Diaspora Investment Summit Partnerships Dinner held in Silicon Valley, California, United States.
In an official signed statement, the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols at NiDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, disclosed that the NiDCOM boss used the occasion to reiterate Nigeria’s readiness to attract diaspora capital, expertise, and innovation.
The exclusive dinner served as a prelude to the 2026 African Diaspora Investment Symposium 2026 (ADIS26), which later took place at Santa Clara University under the theme “Bridging Africa & Silicon Valley: Shaping the Future of Innovation, Investment, and Inclusive Growth.”
According to Dabiri-Erewa, Nigeria is strategically positioned to harness the vast expertise, capital, and networks of its vibrant diaspora community to accelerate national growth, economic diversification, and technological advancement.
She highlighted several policies introduced by Bola Ahmed Tinubu under the Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that the administration is actively strengthening diaspora engagement and creating enabling frameworks to encourage productive investments back home.
Dabiri-Erewa also commended the enthusiasm and collaborative spirit demonstrated by Nigerians in the United States, reaffirming that the diaspora remains a powerful catalyst for Nigeria’s development and transformation.
She expressed appreciation to Almaz Negash, Founder and CEO of the African Diaspora Network (ADN), and the entire organising team for their leadership in convening the impactful gathering.
According to her, the efforts of the organisers continue to foster meaningful connections that translate into tangible opportunities for Africa and its diaspora.
The same message was reiterated during a working lunch with Nigerian professionals in the United States, many of whom expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with NiDCOM to contribute their expertise and resources toward Nigeria’s national development.
Both engagements brought together prominent Nigerians as well as African and American leaders, innovators, investors, and policymakers, creating a vibrant platform for dialogue on diaspora-driven investments, innovation, and sustainable partnerships between Africa and the global technology ecosystem.
Participants at the events emphasised the need to move beyond traditional remittances toward impactful and long-term investments capable of accelerating Africa’s development and strengthening economic ties between the continent and the global diaspora community.
