ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA))-President Bola Tinubu is set to attend the 8th edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit as the Special Guest of Honour.
The event will be held from November 11 to 13, 2025, in Abuja.
This was announced on Friday during a press briefing in Abuja by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa.
The NDIS, an annual initiative organised by NiDCOM, serves as a platform to attract investments from Nigerians abroad into the nation’s economy.
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According to NiDCOM, since its inception in 2018, the summit has expanded in reach and impact, drawing diaspora investors, government representatives, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to explore opportunities across vital sectors such as real estate, healthcare, agriculture, ICT, energy, manufacturing, and the creative industry.
Dabiri-Erewa noted that the 2024 edition of the summit generated investment deals worth ₦673 million across multiple sectors.
“The last edition of the Summit, held in November 2024, showed just how much momentum NDIS has built over the years.
“It welcomed over 1,500 participants, both online and in person, including 236 investors, 1,197 business owners, and 168 government officials,” Dabiri-Erewa stated.
She further mentioned that 56 investment pitches were presented during the 2024 edition, spanning eight strategic sectors of the economy.
“These ideas were not just pitched but attracted about 168 deals worth about N673m. This shows how much momentum the Summit has built over the years,” the CEO explained.
Speaking on the upcoming edition, Dabiri-Erewa confirmed that President Tinubu would once again grace the summit.
“We are honoured that His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, will once again serve as the Special Guest of Honour.
“We anticipate the participation of distinguished business leaders, diaspora investors, policy champions, and creative icons who continue to inspire confidence in Nigeria’s potential,” Dabiri-Erewa added.
The 2025 summit will focus on mobilising diaspora investments to strengthen regional and national development.
Dabiri-Erewa also highlighted the wider economic impact of the event, noting that it has contributed over ₦500 million to the local economy through services sourced from SMEs and creatives during past editions.
“The theme for this year is ‘Fast-Tracking Regional and National Development by Mobilising Diaspora Investment.’
“We are determined to build on this momentum,” she added.
She emphasised the importance of showcasing sectors that drive Nigeria’s transformation, stating, “This year, we will continue to spotlight finance and fintech, ICT, creative industries, sports and entertainment, agribusiness, healthcare, education, real estate and infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy.”
Registration for participants is currently open via the official website: www.ndisng.com.