The Nigerian Diaspora Investment & Cultural Alliance, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) UK chapter, on Tuesday, announced plans to convene its Diaspora Economic Forum in London.
By Idris Olukoya
The Nigerian Diaspora Investment & Cultural Alliance, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) UK chapter, on Tuesday, announced plans to convene its Diaspora Economic Forum in London.
The theme of the first edition of the forum is : “Mobilising Diaspora Expertise and Capital for Nigeria’s Economic Revival.”
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event is scheduled from Nov. 6 to Nov. 7.
The two-day engagement will feature an interactive session with the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, aimed at harnessing the expertise, resources, and networks of Nigerians in the diaspora to support the country’s economic transformation agenda.
This is contained in a statement by Dr Bernard Doro, the Programme Director and Financial Secretary of APC-UK.
The Party said Nigeria’s diaspora community, which contributed more than 20 billion dollars annually in remittances, represented a vital asset for foreign direct investment, skills repatriation, and transfer of technical know-how.
According to the organisers, the forum will spotlight investment opportunities in infrastructure, agriculture, energy, ICT, manufacturing, housing, and the creative industries, while fostering stronger partnerships between diaspora professionals and government stakeholders.
A special highlight of the engagement will be the unveiling of “From Mandate to Reforms: Exploring Tinubu’s Blueprint for Nigeria” by Distinguished Sen. Abu Ibrahim, offering insights into the current administration’s achievements and reform agenda.
Activities lined up for the event included keynote addresses, investment showcase presentations by state governors and federal officials, thematic panel sessions, and an interactive Question and Answers with diaspora participants.
Other features are a gala night of cultural displays and networking, as well as an awards ceremony to honour outstanding leaders and diaspora professionals making significant contributions to Nigeria’s growth.
The APC noted that the forum would provide direct access to decision-makers, first-hand investment insights, and opportunities to influence policy direction.
It added that the event would also encourage voluntary relocation or hybrid participation of skilled professionals to strengthen Nigeria’s technical and managerial capacity.
Key participants expected include; state governors with reform-focused agendas, federal appointees from strategic agencies such as the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investments.
Others as; Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), and the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA).
Captains of industry, private sector leaders, and APC professionals and entrepreneurs from the diaspora are also scheduled to participate.
The outcomes of the forum are expected to include commitments from diaspora investors, establishment of a Diaspora Investment and Skills Repatriation Desk at the APC Secretariat, and a strengthened reputation of APC as a driver of Nigeria’s economic revival.
The party said the engagement would represent a bold step toward repositioning Nigeria as an investment-driven economy by mobilising diaspora wealth, innovation, and capital for inclusive growth, job creation, and sustainable national development.(NAN)