ABUJA / SILICON VALLEY — Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has assured Nigerians abroad and global investors that Nigeria remains a prime destination for investment, declaring the country “ready for business” with vast opportunities across key sectors.
Dabiri-Erewa gave the assurance while delivering a keynote address at the prestigious Pre-Africa Diaspora Investment Summit (ADIS26) Partnerships Dinner held in Silicon Valley, California, United States.
According to a statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols at NIDCOM, the exclusive dinner served as a precursor 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.”
Dabiri-Erewa emphasised Nigeria’s strategic commitment to leveraging the expertise, capital, and global networks of its diaspora to drive economic growth, diversification, and technological advancement. She highlighted key policies introduced under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at strengthening diaspora engagement and creating an enabling environment for sustainable investments.
She commended the enthusiasm and collaborative spirit of Nigerians in the United States, describing the diaspora as a critical catalyst for national development.
The NIDCOM boss also expressed appreciation to Almaz Negash, founder and CEO of the African Diaspora Network, and the event organisers for fostering strategic partnerships that translate into tangible development opportunities for Africa.
“Their dedication continues to foster meaningful connections that translate into tangible opportunities for Africa and its diaspora,” she said.
The message was reiterated during a separate working lunch with Nigerian professionals in the U.S., who pledged readiness to collaborate with NIDCOM in contributing to national development.
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Both engagements brought together prominent Nigerian, African, and American leaders, innovators, investors, and policymakers, providing a platform for dialogue on diaspora-driven investments and sustainable partnerships.
The events underscored a growing shift from remittances to long-term, impact-driven investments, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing Africa’s development through innovation and global collaboration.
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