The Federal Government’s sustained intervention through the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) has continued to attract significant investments into the Nigerian economy, with the 2024 edition recording over ₦673 million worth of deals across key sectors.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, made this known at a joint world press conference ahead of the 2025 Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, scheduled for November 11–13, 2025, in Abuja. Themed “Fast Tracking Regional and National Development by Mobilising Diaspora Investment,” the summit aims to further harness the vast economic potential of Nigerians abroad.
Dabiri-Erewa disclosed that the 2024 Summit drew over 1,500 participants, including 236 investors and 1,197 business owners, resulting in 56 investment deals valued at about ₦673 million. The creative sector topped the list with 39 deals, followed by infrastructure, real estate, agribusiness, and energy.
She highlighted that several states — including Ondo, Nasarawa, and Borno — have leveraged the platform to attract investors and advance development projects. The Ondo State Port Initiative, which secured Federal Government approval after being showcased at the Summit, was cited as one of its major success stories.
“Since its inception in 2018, the NDIS has evolved from being merely a conference into a catalyst for enterprise, innovation, and sustainable development. It has promoted job creation, youth empowerment, and strengthened the connection between diaspora talents and Nigeria’s development goals,” Dabiri-Erewa said.
She further announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will serve as the Special Guest of Honour at this year’s event and commended partners such as the Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa (DTCA), Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), First Bank, NNPC, AG Mortgage, and the media for their continued support.
Also speaking, Dr. Badewa Adejugbe-Williams, Chairperson of the Nigeria Diaspora Summit Initiative (NDSI), described the Summit as a vital bridge linking diaspora investors with local opportunities. She said the 2025 theme aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda to diversify the economy and promote inclusive, sustainable growth.
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Dr. Adejugbe-Williams urged more sponsors, investors, and media partners to join the effort in amplifying the Summit’s message and expanding its impact.
Jointly organised by NiDCOM and NDSI, the annual summit connects diaspora investors with local entrepreneurs across sectors such as Finance, Fintech, ICT, Creative Industries, Sports, Agribusiness, Healthcare, Education, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, and Energy.
Interested participants are encouraged to register via www.ndisng.com.
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