Prof. Jude Osakwe, Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NiDO), Africa, has reiterated the organisation’s willingness to work closely with President Bola Tinubu’s administration to advance the country’s foreign policy. Osakwe disclosed this at a news conference on in Abuja.
Speaking against the backdrop of Tinubu’s one year scorecard as president, the NiDO chairman said Africa remains top priority for Nigeria’s foreign policy, aligning with the present administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He praised Tinubu’s foreign policy initiatives, saying they are tailored to attract more investors to Nigeria and Africa at large.
He said that, One of the key pillars of Nigeria’s foreign policy is the Diaspora, which plays a pivotal role in the development of the nation, the expertise, talents, and skills of Nigerians living abroad have made them great ambassadors for the country, contributing to our growth and progress.
The NiDO boss promised to be dedicated to connecting compatriots living abroad with their home country through such policy.
According to him, this will help to boost network of investment opportunities, adding that NiDO Africa will empower compatriots to not only increase their financial wealth, but also make positive impact in their fatherland.
He also mentioned that by creating targeted investment opportunities, NiDO Africa hopes to channel funding into projects and initiatives that will have lasting impact on local communities.
He reveled the organisation will support and empower migrants, and refugees in Africa, as well as form strategic partnerships with Global Migration Institute, Maryland USA, Universal Migration Enlightenment Center, Nigeria and Green Leben Initiatives in Germany.
According to him, this is to track the root cause of human trafficking, illegal migration among others through accurate and reliable information to vulnerable populations.
He further said the organisation will be committed to advocating stronger laws and policies to combat human trafficking and illegal migration at both the national and international levels.
He said, this is to tackle issues about passport renewal faced by Nigerians in Diaspora, “by partnering the Nigeria Immigration Service so Nigerians abroad will have easy access to passports.
Speaking at the event, Miss Mercy Gilbert , Consultant, African Business Forum, emphasized that there is need for more investment in Africa especially Nigeria owing to numerous opportunities in the country.