The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended wealth management and investment immigration firm, Optiva Capital Partners, for its commitment to national development.
A statement from the firm on Sunday said that the commendation came during the 18th annual National Diaspora Day celebrations held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Dabiri-Erewa expressed her gratitude to partners and sponsors, particularly highlighting Optiva Capital Partners for their collaboration with NIDCOM.
She emphasised the importance of providing a platform for Nigerians globally to engage and invest in their home country in meaningful and impactful ways.
Dabiri-Erewa stressed the importance of creating investment opportunities for the diaspora, noting that NIDCOM is working with private companies and the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment to facilitate these investments.
National Diaspora Day, celebrated annually on July 25, acknowledges the significant contributions of Nigerians living abroad, including their economic, social, and cultural impact.
The theme for this year, ‘The Japa Phenomenon and its Implication for National Development,’ reflects the growing trend of migration for better opportunities.
Speaking at the event, the Executive Director of Business Development at Optiva Capital Partners, Amaka Okeke-Lawal, representing Chief Executive Officer, Dr Jane Kimemia, said, “Our partnership with NIDCOM extends beyond the National Diaspora Day celebrations. Optiva Capital is committed to leveraging our extensive network to support Nigerians interested in investing in key sectors such as real estate, hospitality, health, education, ICT, and agriculture. This partnership aims to create new opportunities and enable our diaspora community to achieve their investment goals while contributing to national development.”
Optiva Capital Partners and NIDCOM recently formalised their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding, focusing on providing services tailored to the needs of Nigerians worldwide.
Nigerians in the diaspora have been pivotal in the country’s development, with remittances totalling $99bn over the past five years, according to World Bank statistics.
In a message delivered by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu urged the Nigerian diaspora to be active participants in the nation’s development.
He shared his experience in the United States and his subsequent return to Nigeria, motivated by a desire to contribute to national growth.
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