The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged Nigerians in the diaspora and at home to take advantage of growing investment opportunities through the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS), as the 2024 edition recorded over ₦673 million worth of investment deals.
Dabiri-Erewa made the call at a joint world press conference ahead of the 2025 Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, scheduled to hold from November 11 to 13, 2025, in Abuja, with the theme: “Fast Tracking Regional and National Development by Mobilising Diaspora Investment.”
Highlighting the impact of the Summit since its inception in 2018, the NiDCOM boss said the NDIS has become a trusted platform for driving direct, credible, and impactful investments from Nigerians in the diaspora into the local economy.
According to her, the 2024 edition of the Summit recorded over 1,500 participants, including 236 investors and 1,197 business owners, which resulted in 56 investment deals valued at about ₦673 million. The creative sector led the pack with 39 deals, while infrastructure, real estate, agribusiness, and energy sectors also performed impressively.
She noted that several state governments such as Ondo, Nasarawa, and Borno have in the past leveraged the Summit to attract investors and advance major development projects. Dabiri-Erewa cited the Ondo State Port Initiative, which gained Federal Government approval after being showcased at the Summit, as a success story.
Emphasising that the NDIS has evolved from being just a conference into a catalyst for enterprise, innovation, and sustainable development, she said it has continued to promote job creation, youth empowerment, and connect Nigeria’s vast talent pool to the nation’s development agenda.
She also announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will serve as the Special Guest of Honour at this year’s edition, while commending partners such as DTCA, NIPC, First Bank, NNPC, AG Mortgage, and the Media for their consistent support.
In her remarks, Dr. Badewa Adejugbe-Williams, Chairperson of the Nigeria Diaspora Summit Initiative (NDSI), said the Summit has remained a vital bridge linking diaspora investors with local opportunities. She added that the 2025 theme aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda, which seek to diversify Nigeria’s economy and promote inclusive, sustainable growth.
Dr. Adejugbe-Williams also called on new sponsors, investors, and media partners to amplify the message of the Summit and explore its opportunities.
Jointly organised by NiDCOM and NDSI, the Summit connects diaspora investors with local entrepreneurs in key sectors including Finance and Fintech, ICT, Creative Industries, Sports, Agribusiness, Healthcare, Education, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, and Energy.
Interested participants are encouraged to register at www.ndisng.com
