Chairman Nigerians in diaspora commission,Hon. Abike Dabiri- -Erewa has announced Nigeria’s resolve to
Move beyond remittances for consumption to remittances for investment.
The Chairman said to this end, NiDCOM is working with the high commission in Canada to host Nigeria diaspora economic conference NIDEC 2026 with the theme: Invest Nigeria, thrive abroad from August 13 to 15 in Toronto.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Dabiri -Erewa shed more light on the objectives and focus of NIDEC 2026.
“Canada is home to one of the most professional, high-achieving, and patriotic segments of Nigerian diaspora. From the medical hubs of Calgary to the tech corridors of Toronto, Nigerians are leading innovation globally. Under the theme “Invest Nigeria, Thrive Abroad,” this conference will serve as the definitive bridge connecting these global leaders to “investment ready” opportunities back home.”
The chairman who celebrated Nigerians for leading innovation in diaspora assured Nigerians that
NIDEC 2026 is a structured outcome driven market place with broad focus with an objective to facilitate direct partnership ,translate to jobs, aid technology transfer and foster sustainable development.
“We are focusing on high-impact sectors that are the engines of Nigeria’s future growth:
Fintech, ICT, & Digital Innovation.
Food, Agriculture & Agro-Processing.
Mining, Renewable Energy & Infrastructure.
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals.
Real Estate & Public Infrastructure.
Banking, Capital Market & Asset Management”.
The Platform which she says is poised to shape policy, secure capital will
Coincide with a weeklong celebration of Nig excellence in collaboration with Headies award holding in Canada for the first time.
Hon Dabiri- Erewa assured Nigerians who wish to participate that they are initiating a specialized Event Code (RRRC) process with the Canadian government to facilitate visa processing for legitimate delegates, and the standalone registration portal will be live in the coming days.
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