By Danladi Ahmed
Abuja (Flowerbudnews): Nigeria’s economic prosperity could be galvanised through a structured Diaspora Investment, Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM, has declared.
The NIDCOM Boss emphasized this at a strategic meeting with an Investment Group, Optiva Capital in Abuja, Gabriel Odu of NIDCOM
Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit,
disclosed in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
Dabiri-Erewa added that collaboration between Optiva Capital Partners and NiDCOM signals a pivotal step towards harnessing the potential of Nigeria’s Diaspora community, fostering sustainable economic growth, and strengthening ties between the Diaspora and their homeland.
Dabiri-Erewa added that Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) is willing to partner with Optival Capital Partners in advancing Diaspora investment and leveraging the capabilities of Nigerians living abroad.
The Chairman/CEO, NIDCOM expressed satisfaction as the meeting aligns with the Commission’s core objectives,
highlighting the significance of fostering a structured and symbiotic relationship with the Diaspora, stressing the importance of trust building.
Dabiri-Erewa further stated that platforms such as the Nigerians in Diaspora Investment Summit, which serves as a linkage for Diasporans to invest in various sectors of the Nigeria’s economy. was already in place and would be strengthened , adding that plans are on for a structured Nigerian diaspora fund to be private sector driven with appropriate government supervision
“NiDCOM serves as the bridge connecting Nigeria and its Diasporans, facilitating mutual growth and development,” she stated.
Jane Kimemia, Chief Executive Officer, (CEO), Optiva Capital Partners, expressed satisfaction with MIDCOM’s warm engagement promising to strategically work with the Commission to double Diaspora investment opportunities, fostering new business ventures for the Diaspora to reinvest in their homeland. She reiterated that the best investment by the Diaspora should be in their home country , with a population of over 200 million people
Optiva Capital Partners is a prominent wealth management firm specializing in investment immigration, investment advisory, and insurance services. (Flowerbudnews)
