Nigerians abroad now realize need to invest at home with recent Trump harsh anti-immigrant laws —Abike Dabiri, Diaspora Commission Chairwoman
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has an advice, and a crucial one as that for Nigerians living abroad
She gave the advice in a statement signed on her behalf by the Director of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, on Sunday.
In it, the former broadcaster and politician, advised them, to continue investing in their home country, assuring them that Nigeria remains an investor-friendly destination.
The statement was a response to a petition from the Foreign Investors Network (FIN) about the demolition of a $250 million real estate investment by Winhomes Global Services Limited in Okun Ajah, Lagos.
The group, led by President Ifeoma Nkengwu and Country Representative Rev. Emmanuel Olorunmagba, raised concerns over the incident allegedly carried out by the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi.
Mentioning sectors such as health, ICT, agriculture, and real estate, as viable investable areas in the country, Dabiri-Erewa also highlighted the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) as a valuable platform for diasporans.
She also mentioned upcoming initiatives in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment. Dabiri-Erewa commended the significant contributions of diasporans, including increased remittances and investments, under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership
With recent developments overseas, especially in the United States of America, implementing anti-immigrants policies, Nigerians abroad are realising the need to invest at home than they had ever done before.
