The 3rd Annual Diaspora Investment Summit Is scheduled To Hold On The 20th And 21st Of November, 2020 – NIDCOM Boss.
The Chairman Nigerians in Diaspora commission,Abike Dabiri-Erewa says the
theme for this year’s Summit is Post-Covid-19 Economic Resurgence: Targeting Diaspora Investment.
She made this known to newsmen at the pre-event briefing for the two day virtual summit today Monday 16th November 2020 in Abuja.
NIDCOM Boss stated that, the essence of the summit is to create an avenue for prospective Investment and this will boost the Economic growth in Nigeria, she revealed that the summit which was to hold last month was put on hold because of the security situation as at then.
She said it will also showcase investment opportunities and developmental framework put in place to make investing in Nigeria more attractive to Nigerian Diasporan investors.
“Expected to take part in the event are general participants, investors and guest speakers. She stressed.
“The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Prof. Yemi Osinbanjo, GCON is the keynote speaker and will also declare the summit open.
She called on Diasporans to join in this years Summit even though there is the Covid-19 pandemic.
In the same vein, Dr Badewa Williams said the need to leverage on help from Diasporans to fix Nigeria.
We need to fix our country and we cannot do it alone.
We need to focus on the social and economic opportunities for our people, how to help them. We look at the small businesses. There are the people that will have the profound effect. This summit will impact them in the most profitable way.
” its about maintaining their homes, expanding their businesses,its about creating jobs. There is a lot of youth restlessness because they are clamoring for change.
“These are the people that we will give prominence at this summit” she said.
” Dr Williams highlighted the Key sectors of the summit
“Education, Agri business,Health Care,Entertainment & Sports
Agri business, Creative, ICT/Fintec, Real Estate and Manufacturing.
She urged them to register for the virtual Summit using the link below:
http://ndis.gov.ng/register/.
See Press Statement Below:
*VICE PRESIDENT, PROF. YEMI OSIBANJO TO OPEN 3RD DIASPORA INVESTMENT SUMMIT
Abuja, Nov. 16, 2020:
Vice President of Nigeria Prof. Yemi Osinbajo is set to declare open the 3rd Diaspora Investment scheduled to hold November 20 and 21, 2020 in Abuja.
Addressing Journalists at a Press Conference ahead of the event, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission,NIDCOM, Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa said the two-day Summit is to create an avenue for prospective, meaningful and sustainable Diaspora Investment to be relied upon to boast economic growth in Nigeria.
It will also showcase investment opportunities and developmental framework put in place to make Nigeria more attractive to Nigerian Diaspora investors.
The theme of the 3rd Summit is: “POST COVID-19 ECONOMIC RESURGENCE: TARGETING DIASPORA INVESTMENT and is expected to attract Diaspora investors from the following sectors:
Healthcare,
Education,
Agric-business,
Creative,
Sports and
Entertainment,
Telecom, ICT/Fintech and
Manufacturing sectors.
Hon. Abike also explained that the summit will also be an avenue to establish a platform where Diaspora investors can interact with potential sponsors that can collaborate with the government that have direct deals for uniform benefits:
“Diaspora investors and potential investors all over the world are expected to participate and financial intermidiaries who have an interest and commitment to the resurgence and revival of the Nigerian economy”, she stressed.
The NIDCOM boss futher : “a lot will be benefitted from this summit as it will help to strengthen profile, expand networks, showcase products and practice, help you meet key decision makers amongst others”.
The NIDCOM Chairman/CEO believes that the timing is right as it’s a virtual summit that will bring Diaspora investors together, discuss their challenges and find solutions to Challenges of Post COVID-19 Economic Resurgence.
The Chairperson, Nigerian Diaspora Summit Initiative, (NDSI), Dr. Badewa Adejugbe- Williams noted that there is no better time for the summit than now as it will attract investors to the country and this trial moment that the nation needs to focus on the social and economic imperatives of our country.
The Summit is expected to attract over 3,000 participants and attendance is free.
E-signed
Abdur-Rahman Balogun
Head, Media and Public Relations Unit (NIDCOM) Abuja