“You can be deported from abroad, Invest in Nigeria” – FG tells diaspora citizens amidst the new policies of United States President

The Nigerian Diaspora Commission has warned Nigerians in the diaspora to prioritise investment in their home country. It says that the new policies of United States President Donald Trump might get them on the next flight to Lagos or Abuja. This stern warning was given by the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) as part of its efforts to encourage Nigerians in the diaspora to prioritize investment in their home country.

According to Engr. Sule Yakubu, a top official of NiDCOM, Nigerians in the diaspora have a critical role to play in the country’s development. “You cannot talk about people in the diaspora without reminding them that they did not just find themselves in the diaspora by accident. They have a root, they have a country of origin, and they are there as a country of destination,” he said.

Yakubu emphasized that Nigerians in the diaspora have five key assets that can catalyze development in Nigeria: resources, talent, skills, global exposure, and global networks. He noted that even a small amount of money can go a long way in Nigeria, citing the example of $500 being equivalent to N1,700, which can earn a significant income in Nigeria.

The warning comes as the US government, under President Donald Trump, has introduced new policies that may affect Nigerians living in the US. Yakubu cautioned that Nigerians in the diaspora should be careful, as they could be deported to Nigeria at any time.

Meanwhile, the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has appointed a Diaspora Focal Point Officer to respond to increasing needs for investments towards the growth and sustainable development of Bauchi State. The governor acknowledged the importance of NiDCOM as a gateway to diaspora ideas, knowledge, experience, and expertise.

NiDCOM has also commended Nigerians in the diaspora for remitting over $90 billion in the last five years. The commission is working to create opportunities for diaspora investment in Nigeria, including the upcoming Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit.

In conclusion, the Nigerian government’s warning to its citizens living abroad is clear: invest in Nigeria or risk facing deportation. With the country’s economy in need of a boost, the government is counting on its diaspora citizens to play a key role in its development.

References:

¹ The Guardian Nigeria
² NiDCOM website

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