The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has appealed to Nigerians in the diaspora to seek stringent steps to enhance economic activities in Nigeria to address critical needs of the citizens.
He made the call during a meeting with Nigerian professionals in the Netherlands to discuss salient issues bothering the nation.
The meeting is ahead of President Tinubu’s participation at the Nigeria-Dutch Business and Investment Forum in the Netherlands.
In a statement by the Special Assistant to the Minister on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir said the Minister emphasized the need to build strong ties between Nigeria and its diaspora communities worldwide as aligned with the 4D strategy of the present administration, adding that,
the administration of President Tinubu recognizes the immense potential of the Nigerian diaspora in driving national development and that the government is committed to creating enabling environments for diaspora investments and contributions to key sectors of the economy. He also submitted that the government remains dedicated to upholding the dignity and rights of Nigerians living abroad. In addition to discussing the Tinubu 4Ds framework, the engagement also focused on investment opportunities in Nigeria. The Honourable Minister highlighted the favorable business climate, ongoing economic reforms, and investment incentives available to Nigerians in the diaspora interested in investing back home.
He also informed the gathering that the government is committed to ensuring Financial Vehicles such as the Diaspora Fund which will harness funds to be used for infrastructure, healthcare, and agricultural programs. He further stated that one of the priorities of the government via its 4D Foreign Policy will prioritize the diaspora by establishing frameworks such as the Diaspora Fund and Sector-based communities that make it possible to harness the greatness of the Nigerian Diaspora in the Netherlands via its skills and ideas to drive development back home.
The Minister, however, assured the diasporans of the government’s commitment to granting dual citizenship that will enable them to participate in the country’s future elections.