Canada has commended the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) for the successful organisation of its diaspora conference in Canada, describing the initiative as a positive step towards strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between both countries.
According to an official statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, NiDCOM, Canada’s Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Carlos Rojas-Arbulú, gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the NiDCOM Chairperson, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in Lagos.
Rojas-Arbulú praised NiDCOM and the 15-member NiDEC Planning Committee for successfully organising the three-day conference, which was held across three cities in Canada.
He said the conference provided an important platform for greater cooperation and engagement between Nigeria and Canada, bringing together government officials, diaspora professionals, investors and other stakeholders to explore opportunities for collaboration and development.
The Canadian envoy described the positive outcomes of the conference as an indication of the importance of sustained engagement between both countries.
Responding, Dabiri-Erewa expressed delight over the commendation and thanked the Canadian authorities for their support and partnership.
She said the feedback confirmed that the conference had achieved its purpose, assuring that NiDCOM would work with relevant stakeholders to build on its successes.
Dabiri-Erewa added that the Commission would continue to promote stronger engagement with Nigerians in the diaspora and create more opportunities for collaboration, investment and national development.
She expressed optimism that the partnership between Nigeria and Canada would continue to grow, to the benefit of both countries.
