The Federal Government has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to move beyond remittances and channel their resources, expertise and global connections into structured investments that can drive Nigeria’s economic transformation.

The call was made at the maiden Nigeria-Canada Diaspora Economic Conference in Toronto, organised by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, under the theme, “Thrive Abroad, Invest at Home.”

The conference brought together the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, Governors of Zamfara and Anambra States, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, members of the National Assembly, Canadian investors and members of the Nigerian community in Canada.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, described the Nigerian diaspora as an untapped economic resource, urging Nigerians abroad not only to succeed in their host countries but also to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s development.

According to a statement by NiDCOM on Thursday, she challenged members of the diaspora to invest in at least one project back home, mentor a young Nigerian, partner with an SME or support institutions such as hospitals, schools and communities.

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