By Ayo Kehinde
L-R: Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Environment, Dr Ibukun Odusote; Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha; and Division Head, Retail Banking, Fidelity Bank PLC, Mr Richard Madiebo, at the National Diaspora Day 2019 celebration co-sponsored by Fidelity Bank PLC in Abuja, Thursday
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha on Thursday declared the Diaspora Day open.
The theme of the conference is: The Power of the Nigerian Diaspora for National Development on the 25th of July 2019 at the PTDF Conference Hall, Central Business District, Abuja, starting at 08:00 am with Registration.
Other sub-themes as “Integrating the Diaspora into the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP)’’ and “The Nigerian Diaspora: Returning to Serve’’.
Speakers slated for the conference include Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State and Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum, Amb. Mustapha Suleiman, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NIDCOM, Prof. Manny Aniebonam Chairman AfriHUB Nig Ltd, Prof. Hakeem Tijani of NOUN, Hon. Kenneth Gbandi of NIDO, Prof. Grace Adeyeye DG NAFDAC, Mr Nnamdi Okonkwo Managing Director, Fidelity Bank Plc, among others.
Speaking on others invited to grace the occasion, the Co-Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee, Dr. Abdullahi Dauda said Corporate Bodies, relevant Ministries, some State Governors and Investors both within and outside the country are being expected. Dr. Dauda said that this year’s Diaspora Day will focus on five major areas such as Oil and Gas, Education, Health, Agriculture and Power. Already, registration portal had been opened in the last one month for members in the Diaspora to register and the feedback thus far, is wonderful’’, Dr. Dauda said.
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2.From left: Division Head, Retail Banking, Fidelity Bank PLC, Mr Richard Madiebo; Group Head, Diaspora Banking and Remittance, Mr Desmond Ohamma; Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO), The Oceania Chapter, Gary Umamadu; and NIDO Chairman for the Americas, Obed Monago, at the National Diaspora Day 2019 celebration co-sponsored by Fidelity Bank Plc in Abuja on Thursday.
3. Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa (L) and Division Head, Retail Banking, Fidelity Bank PLC, Mr Richard Madiebo, at the National Diaspora Day 2019 celebration co-sponsored by Fidelity Bank Plc in Abuja on Thursday
The Federal Government of Nigeria has set aside July 25th of each year in recognition of the contribution of Nigerians in the Diaspora to national development and to celebrate the Diaspora who have achieved feats in various fields of endeavour
It is also aimed at reviewing areas requiring improvement, encourage interaction and dialogue on matters relating to the Diaspora.
