Abuja: The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NiDO) Worldwide reaffirmed its strong commitment to Nigeria’s progress and national development in Abuja on Friday.
The Coordinating Chairman of NiDO-Worldwide, Mr Chibuzo Ubochi, stated this in a message to mark the 2025 National Diaspora Day and Merit Awards celebration, themed “Optimising Formidable Diaspora Potential for National Development and Growth.”
The event, titled “HYBRID,” is scheduled to take place from July 25 to 26 in Abuja.
Today, we join millions of Nigerians around the globe in celebrating Diaspora Day 2025, a day to honour the resilience, patriotism, and contributions of Nigerians living abroad.
“This is not just a celebration. It is a reaffirmation of our commitment to nation-building and a reminder that wherever we live, Nigeria lives in us,” Ubochi said.
Ubochi, who also chairs NiDO Europe, advocated for full civic inclusion, including the right of Nigerians in the diaspora to participate in voting.
“This is not just about fairness, it is about completing Nigeria’s democratic promise.
“We wear Nigeria in our hearts, and we are advocating for equal citizenship through diaspora voting,” he said.
He commended the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu for recognising the vital role of the diaspora in national development, noting that such acknowledgement gave visibility and honour to the decades of service rendered abroad in the name of Nigeria.
Ubochi also expressed gratitude to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) for its leadership, which he said had elevated the status and global relevance of Nigerians in the diaspora.
