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The Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Thursday said the 2024 Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit will be graced by President Bola Tinubu and renowned business magnate Aliko Dangote.
Dabiri-Erewa, who spoke during a press conference in Abuja, said the summit, scheduled for November 5-7, 2024, in the Federal Capital Territory, is expected to attract over 2000 participants, both in-person and virtually.
She noted that the event underscores the significance of diaspora investments in Nigeria’s economic growth.
“We are honoured to announce that the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu will serve as our special guest of honour. This underscores the significance of this event and the Diaspora in our president’s agenda.
“Business leaders, including Aliko Dangote, will be the Guest Speaker on the first day. His presence is aimed at drawing from the wealth of his knowledge and practical experience in successfully conducting business in Nigeria,” the NiDCOM Boss said.
This year’s Summit, Dabiri-Erewa said, “will focus on key sectors that are pivotal to driving investment and fostering growth in Nigeria, including Finance, ICT, fintech, creative industries, sports and entertainment, agribusiness, healthcare, education, real estate, and infrastructure, as well as manufacturing and mining.”
She assured interested participants that this year’s summit “promises to be exceptional, featuring insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and actionable strategies to harness the potential of the Nigerian Diaspora.”
Dabiri-Erewa emphasised that previous editions of the summit had already attracted significant investments, and she expressed optimism that this year’s event would bring even greater resultsTinubu, Dangote to grace 2024 Nigeria diaspora investment summit
