Tinubu Calls on Nigerians Abroad to Join the Nation’s “Steady Rise” as Diaspora Contributions Soar
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended a warm invitation to Nigerians living abroad, urging them to “be part of our steady rise.” Speaking at the 2025 National Diaspora Day celebration; held on July 25 at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, and represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, Tinubu emphasised that the diaspora community is a crucial pillar in his administration’s vision for national growth.The Nation NewspaperNewsPeg
His call to action comes amid a significant economic milestone: diaspora remittances through official channels surged to a record-breaking $20.93 billion in 2024, more than four times the total foreign direct investment into Nigeria.Vanguard NewsThe Nation Newspaper Tinubu praised Nigerians abroad for their immense contributions across sectors; including health, education, ICT, real estate, transportation, and more, highlighting that only Nigerians, whether at home or abroad, can fully drive the nation’s transformation.Tribune OnlineThe Nation Newspaper
Under Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Foreign Policy, the diaspora has been elevated as the fourth pillar of the government’s “4D Agenda” (Democracy, Demography, Development, and Diaspora), reinforcing the administration’s commitment to inclusive, all-encompassing governance.Vanguard NewsRadio Nigeria He pledged to deepen diaspora integration through effective policies and institutional engagement, championed by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) under the leadership of Abike Dabiri-Erewa.NIDCOMTribune Online
In a significant step toward enhancing diaspora welfare, the government unveiled the Home & Abroad Housing Platform, a transparent, secure property investment scheme designed to reduce risks and ease homeownership for Nigerians overseas.NewsPeg Alongside this, initiatives like the National Diaspora Merit Awards, the Badagry Door of Return Festival, Diaspora Data Mapping, and the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit were spotlighted as vital tools to strengthen engagement.Radio NigeriaNews Dot AfricaNewsPeg
The diaspora community, numbering over 20 million, was hailed for its resilience, innovation, and patriotism. Tinubu acknowledged their role as ambassadors of Nigeria, shaping perceptions globally and contributing intellectually, financially, and culturally to the homeland’s progress.News Dot AfricaTribune Online
Strategic partners like the International Organization for Migration (IOM) praised the administration’s diaspora-centric vision, noting that Nigerians abroad are critical “transnational connectors,” helping to bridge gaps in health, technology, education, finance, and more.Tribune Online
President Tinubu wrapped up his address with a clear message: Nigeria’s upward trajectory demands a shared effort. Whether through investments, skills transfers, or civic engagement, diaspora Nigerians are not just contributors, they are co-builders in the country’s rebirth.
