Nigeria Open for Business, Dabiri-Erewa Woos Investors in U.S.
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has assured Nigerians and investors in the diaspora that Nigeria is conducive and ready to welcome investments, noting that the country possesses vast opportunities across key sectors.
She gave the assurance while delivering a keynote address as Guest Speaker at the prestigious Pre-Africa Diaspora Investment Summit (ADIS26) Partnerships Dinner held in Silicon Valley, California, United States.
The exclusive dinner served as a prelude to the main African Diaspora Investment Symposium 2026 (ADIS26), which took place at Santa Clara University under the theme: “Bridging Africa & Silicon Valley: Shaping the Future of Innovation, Investment, and Inclusive Growth.”
Dabiri-Erewa highlighted Nigeria’s strategic focus on harnessing the expertise, capital, and networks of its vibrant diaspora community to drive national growth, economic diversification, and technological advancement. She also outlined key policies introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
She emphasised the administration’s ongoing efforts to strengthen diaspora engagement and create enabling frameworks for productive investments back home.
The NIDCOM boss commended the enthusiasm and collaborative spirit demonstrated by Nigerians in the United States, reaffirming the immense potential of the diaspora as a catalyst for sustainable growth and development.
She also expressed appreciation to Almaz Negash, Founder and CEO of the African Diaspora Network (ADN), and the entire organising team for their exceptional leadership in convening the impactful event.
“Their dedication continues to foster meaningful connections that translate into tangible opportunities for Africa and its diaspora,” she said.
The same message was reiterated during a working lunch with Nigerian professionals, who expressed enthusiasm to collaborate with NIDCOM and contribute their quota to national development.
Both events brought together prominent Nigerians, Africans, and American leaders, innovators, investors, and policymakers. They provided a vibrant platform for dialogue on diaspora-driven investments, innovation, and sustainable partnerships between Africa and the global tech ecosystem.
The engagements reflected a shared commitment to moving beyond remittances toward impactful, long-term investments in Africa’s development.
