LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)–The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa has emphasized the critical role of diaspora investment in driving Nigeria’s economic prosperity.
She said this during a strategic meeting with investment group Optiva Capital in Abuja.
Dabiri-Erewa underscored the potential for structured diaspora investment to spur sustainable economic growth and strengthen ties between Nigerians abroad and their homeland. She highlighted the collaboration between Optiva Capital Partners and NiDCOM as a significant step towards harnessing this potential.
Expressing NiDCOM’s willingness to collaborate with Optiva Capital Partners, Dabiri-Erewa emphasized the Commission’s commitment to advancing diaspora investment and leveraging the skills and resources of Nigerians living abroad.
The NiDCOM Chief reiterated the Commission’s core objectives of fostering a structured relationship with the diaspora community and emphasized the importance of trust-building in facilitating diaspora investment.
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She outlined plans for a privately-driven Diaspora Investment Structure, which would enable diasporans to invest in various sectors of Nigeria’s economy through platforms like the Nigerians in Diaspora Investment Summit.
“NiDCOM serves as the bridge connecting Nigeria and its Diasporans, facilitating mutual growth and development,” Dabiri-Erewa affirmed.
CEO of Optiva Capital Partners, Jane Kimemia expressed satisfaction with NiDCOM’s engagement and pledged to collaborate strategically to enhance diaspora investment opportunities. She emphasized the firm’s commitment to fostering new business ventures for diasporans to reinvest in Nigeria.
Optiva Capital Partners, a leading wealth management firm specializing in investment immigration, advisory, and insurance services, brings valuable expertise to the partnership with NiDCOM.