The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has reaffirmed that Nigeria remains open, stable, and investment-ready, assuring global investors and Nigerians in the diaspora of a conducive business environment in the country.
She made the remarks while delivering a keynote address at the Pre-Africa Diaspora Investment Summit (ADIS26) Partnerships Dinner held in Silicon Valley, United States, as a prelude to the African Diaspora Investment Symposium 2026 (ADIS26) hosted at Santa Clara University under the theme “Bridging Africa & Silicon Valley: Shaping the Future of Innovation, Investment, and Inclusive Growth.”
According to her, Nigeria is strategically positioning itself to harness the expertise, capital, and global networks of its diaspora community to accelerate national development, diversify the economy, and strengthen technological innovation.
She highlighted ongoing policy reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that the administration is actively creating enabling frameworks to deepen diaspora engagement and boost productive investments into key sectors of the economy.
Dabiri-Erewa also commended the enthusiasm of Nigerians in the United States, describing the diaspora as a critical driver of growth and innovation. She praised the efforts of Almaz Negash, Founder and CEO of the African Diaspora Network, and other organisers for fostering collaboration between Africa and global partners.
She further reiterated the message during a working lunch with Nigerian professionals in Silicon Valley, where participants expressed readiness to partner with NIDCOM in contributing to national development through investments and knowledge transfer.
The two events brought together Nigerian, African, and American stakeholders, including policymakers, investors, and technology leaders, providing a platform for discussions on diaspora-driven investment, innovation, and sustainable partnerships.
The engagements, according to organisers, reflect a growing shift from remittance-based diaspora contributions toward long-term, impact-driven investments in Africa’s development.
