NGF Unveils Investopedia as Governors, Diaspora Leaders Push for Stronger Sub-National Investment at NDIS 2025
The 8th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) opened in Abuja on Tuesday with a renewed push for stronger partnerships between Nigerians in the diaspora and state governments to drive inclusive economic growth and sustainable national development.
The two-day summit, themed “Fast-Tracking Regional and National Development by Mobilising Diaspora Investment,” brought together top government officials, investors, entrepreneurs, and development partners committed to leveraging diaspora capital for Nigeria’s transformation.
Delivering the goodwill message of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), its Chairman and Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, represented by Mr. Eghosa M. Omoigui, stressed that sub-nationals remain central to turning diaspora investments into real development outcomes.
“For investment to truly deliver development, it must be felt at the grassroots, where the majority of our people live and work. The sub-nationals are not just locations for investment; we are partners and facilitators of it,” he said.
Abdulrazaq highlighted ongoing efforts by state governments to strengthen regulatory frameworks, upgrade infrastructure, and deepen public–private partnerships to boost investor confidence.
He also announced the launch of NGF Investopedia, a state-by-state investment intelligence platform designed to showcase sector opportunities, policy incentives, and comparative advantages across Nigeria’s 36 states—an innovation he said would empower diaspora investors with reliable decision-making data.
Reaffirming the NGF’s commitment to diaspora-led development, he added:
“We are working collectively to harmonise policies, reduce red tape, and create clear frameworks for land acquisition, taxation, and business registration. We want to make Nigeria’s sub-nationals the most attractive destinations for investment.”
In her welcome address, Dr. Badewa T. Adejugbe-Williams, Chairman of the Nigeria Diaspora Summit Initiative (NDSI), described the summit as a powerful testament to vision, collaboration, and perseverance.
“What began as a bold idea to connect Nigeria with her global diaspora has evolved into one of the most influential platforms for diaspora engagement and investment facilitation in our nation’s history,” she said.
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She appreciated government partners, investors, entrepreneurs, sponsors, exhibitors, and the media for sustaining the summit, describing them as the backbone of its growing influence.
“The NDIS stands as a beacon of what is possible when we harness the talents, resources, and commitment of Nigerians both at home and abroad towards building a prosperous future,” she added.
As proceedings continue, the Federal Government—through NiDCOM, working with NDSI and the NGF—reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening diaspora engagement structures and creating enabling environments for sustainable diaspora investment across all sectors and regions.
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