NiDCOM, British High Commission Collaborate On Diaspora Programmes
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria Dr Richard Montgomery CMG has
reemphasized the important role of the Nigerian Diaspora in the United
Kingdom and pledged more collaboration with the Nigerians in diaspora
Commission .
He further stressed the need for enhanced trade and
investment between both countries.
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, and some Management staff in the Office
in Abuja ,
the British High Commissioner stated further that the UK-Africa Summit
scheduled to hold in May in the City of London, is a strategic
opportunity to galvanize trade and investments for both countries and
the African continent at large.
He commended Nidcom for initiating programs such as the Diaspora
investment summit and several others.
Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, welcomed collaboration with the British high
commission and reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to continue to enhance
engagement with the Diaspora.
She also underscored the imperatives of cultural exchanges, advocating
the revival of the Cultural Road Show initially slated for 2020 but
deferred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Outlining the NIDCOM’s activities and programmes, Dabiri-Erewa
seized the opportunity to emphasize the importance of creating
comprehensive sensitization and awareness for Nigerians planning to
migrate to the UK, “We can’t stop migration, but as a government, we
will create an enabling environment; Nigeria and the UK government
should have an MOU , particularly on migration of health workers “ she
stated.
Dabiri-Erewa expressed optimism ahead of the UK- Africa Investment
Summit in London, , and the role of the Nigerians in the UK in playing a
catalytic role in bolstering partnerships between the UK, Nigeria, and
the African continent.
