Abike Dabiri Calls On Nigerians Worldwide To Invest Big As Diaspora Records ₦673 Million Success

The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged Nigerians both at home and abroad to take advantage of emerging investment opportunities through the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS), following a record-breaking ₦673 million in deals sealed in 2024.

Speaking during a joint world press conference ahead of the 2025 edition of the summit — scheduled to hold from November 11 to 13, 2025, in Abuja — Dabiri-Erewa said this year’s theme, “Fast Tracking Regional & National Development by Mobilising Diaspora Investment,” reflects the government’s commitment to harnessing diaspora wealth for national growth.

She noted that since its inception in 2018, the NDIS has evolved into a credible and results-driven platform that facilitates direct and impactful investments by Nigerians in the diaspora, significantly boosting the country’s economic development.

Highlighting last year’s success, the NiDCOM boss revealed that the 2024 summit attracted over 1,500 participants, including 236 investors and 1,197 business owners, resulting in 56 investment deals worth approximately ₦673 million.

According to her, the creative sector led with 39 successful deals, while the infrastructure, real estate, agribusiness, and energy sectors also recorded remarkable performances. She added that several state governments — including Ondo, Nasarawa, and Borno — have leveraged the NDIS platform in past editions to attract investors for major projects such as Ondo State’s port initiative, which has since received Federal Government approval.

Dabiri-Erewa emphasized that the Summit has gone beyond being a mere conference, describing it as “a catalyst for enterprise, job creation, youth empowerment, and sustainable development.”

Also speaking, the Chairperson of the Nigeria Diaspora Summit Initiative (NDSI), Badewa Adejugbe-Williams, praised the NDIS for serving as a vital link between diaspora investors and Nigeria’s development agenda.

She said this year’s theme aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to diversify the economy, attract foreign direct investment, and foster inclusive, sustainable growth.

Adejugbe-Williams further urged sponsors, investors, and media partners to support and participate in the upcoming Summit, stressing that “the NDIS continues to unlock the boundless potential of Nigeria’s global citizens.”