IDB, IOM Partner NIDCOM On Diaspora Humanitarian Sukuk
The Islamic Development Bank, (IDB) in conjunction with the
International Organisation for Migration, (IOM), is set to partner
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission,(NIDCOM) on Diaspora Humanitarian SUKUK
, Diaspora Remittances as well as capacity development programs ,
training and research.
,who led the delegation disclosed this in Abuja during a strategic
meeting with the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission Hon
Abike Dabiri-Erewa.
Dr Kamara explained that the Diaspora Humanitarian SUKUK will help
assuage the sufferings of Nigerians particularly those who have lost
their means of livelihood and were struggling for any means of survival
.He said the initiative will involve a multilateral banking strategy
involving the World Bank, African Development Bank among others.
Dr Kamara said the initiative will be very inclusive and global in
structure and scope. He stated that Diaspora Remittances will guarantee
discounted rates, insurance, infrastructure, projects and crises relief.
Dr Kamara believes that it will have a very positive impact , adding
that similar ones have been successfully implemented in Israel, India
and Ethiopia.
National Project Officer, IOM, Ms Ukamaka Osigwe gave assurances that
the Organization is working hand in gloves with IDB to ensure a
successful take-off of the initiatives in Nigeria.
And very swiftly too, the Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission
Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa said a Committee should be constituted within one
week to fashion out modalities for the full implementation of the
laudable initiatives as put forward by the IDB and IOM respectively. The
NIDCOM Boss also harped on mainstreaming Migrationim such a way that
irregular migration can be made regular . She emphasized the need for
diaspora data mapping. as well as emphasis on research and development
.Hon Dabiri-Erewa also informed her guests that NIDCOM has just
inaugurated the Ad-hoc Committee for the establishment of National
Diaspora Investment Trust Fund, first of it’s kind in the history of
Nigeria.
The Strategic Meeting was facilitated by the newly appointed FCT
Diaspora Focal Point Officer, Ms Sarah Areo David,
