NiDCOM, NIDO Russia Call For Diaspora Investment
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission,
(NIDCOM) has applauded NIDO Russia for facilitating investment
opportunities back to the country.
Trade Mission’ from Russian Federation led by Amb. Abdullahi Shehu,
Nigerian Ambassador to Russia, in Abuja.
“it is noteworthy that this investment is facilitated by our Diaspora “
She said, adding that the visit was coming shortly after the just
concluded Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) which has as its
vision “A Nigerian economy promoted by Diaspora investors and partners”
Dabiri-Erewa implored other diaspora organisation chapters across the
globe to follow the steps of NIDO Russia in leading more investments to
Nigeria while staying united wherever they are.
The NiDCOM boss assured the mission that they will leave with numerous
opportunities especially with the support of the Ambassador, noting that
34 states now have diaspora focal persons
The Nigerian Ambassador to Russia, Amb. Abdullahi Shehu, who led the
delegation, commended the Chairman for her hard work and resilience in
championing the Nigeria Diaspora cause.
According to him, “Russia did not colonise any country in Africa.
Therefore, there is a gap in understanding the business opportunities in
Nigeria which can be useful to the Russian Enterprise.”
Amb. Shehu said that one of the reasons why the mission came down to
Nigeria to understand the risks in the investment and how to manage it.
He also expressed satisfaction with the commitment of NIDO Russia to
National development, saying “Nigeria community in Russia and NIDO are
very important to both local and foreign policies”.
Uwem-Edimo Sampson, the Chairman, NIDO Russia, said he organised the
mission, comprising of 19 companies coming together to sign an agreement
to invest in Nigeria.
He reiterated the need for Nigeria to strategise and create means to
channel the skills and knowledge of the Diaspora to investments.
Ivan Klevtsov, the CEO Metalwork, speaking on behalf of the Mission
said, “we are here to search for demand on Nigerian market, make a
strategy and present the market to all our partners”.
