By Umar Zubainatu Kambari
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has urged Nigerians in the diaspora and at home to seize emerging investment opportunities through the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) to drive Nigeria’s economic growth.
Speaking at a joint world press conference ahead of the summit, scheduled for November 11–13, 2025, in Abuja, Dabiri-Erewa announced the theme, “Fast-Tracking Regional and National Development by Mobilizing Diaspora Investment.” The event will take place at NiDCOM headquarters in Abuja.
Dabiri-Erewa highlighted the success of the 2024 NDIS, which attracted over 1,500 participants, including 236 investors and 1,197 business owners. The summit facilitated 56 investment deals worth approximately $673 million, with the creative sector leading with 39 deals, followed by strong performances in infrastructure, real estate, agribusiness, and energy.
Since its inception in 2018, NDIS has evolved into a trusted platform fostering credible and impactful investments from the Nigerian diaspora into the local economy. “NDIS is no longer just a conference; it’s a catalyst for enterprise and sustainable development,” Dabiri-Erewa said, noting its role in job creation, youth empowerment, and connecting Nigeria’s talent pool to its development goals.
She also highlighted how state governments, including Ondo, Nasarawa, and Borno, have leveraged NDIS to attract investors and advance major projects, such as Ondo’s port initiative, which later secured federal government approval.
Dr. Badewa Adejugbe-Williams, Chairperson of the Nigeria Diaspora Summit Initiative (NDSI), emphasized that NDIS serves as a vital bridge, unlocking the diaspora’s vast potential for Nigeria’s development. She urged new sponsors, investors, and media partners to amplify the summit’s message and seize its opportunities. “This year’s theme aligns perfectly with the Renewed Hope Agenda, aiming to diversify Nigeria’s economy and drive inclusive, sustainable growth,” she added.
Dabiri-Erewa announced that President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, will attend as the special guest of honor. She also commended long-standing partners, including the Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa (DTCA), Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), First Bank, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), AG Mortgage, and the media, for their continued support.
Organized by NiDCOM in collaboration with NDSI, the summit connects diaspora investors with local entrepreneurs across key sectors, including finance, fintech, ICT, creative industries, real estate, sports, agribusiness, healthcare, infrastructure, education, manufacturing, and energy.
Participants are encouraged to register and actively engage in this transformative event.
