President Bola Tinubu and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, will headline Nigeria’s flagship diaspora investment conference this November, officials have announced.
The three-day summit in Abuja is expected to draw more than 2,000 participants both in person and virtually, focusing on key sectors including finance, technology, and agriculture.
“We are honoured to announce that the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu, will serve as our special guest of honour. This underscores the significance of this event and the Diaspora in our president’s agenda,” said Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM).
“Business leaders, including Aliko Dangote, will be the Guest Speaker on the first day. His presence is aimed at drawing from the wealth of his knowledge and practical experience in successfully conducting business in Nigeria,” she added.
The summit, running from 5-7 November in the Federal Capital Territory, will “focus on key sectors that are pivotal to driving investment and fostering growth in Nigeria, including Finance, ICT, fintech, creative industries, sports and entertainment, agribusiness, healthcare, education, real estate, and infrastructure, as well as manufacturing and mining.”
She assured that this year’s summit “promises to be exceptional, featuring insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and actionable strategies to harness the potential of the Nigerian Diaspora.”
Previous editions have already attracted significant investments, and Dabiri-Erewa expressed optimism that this year’s event would bring even greater results.
