Lagos, : Nigeria. The Nigerian Diaspora Investment & Cultural Alliance, along with the All Progressives Congress (APC) UK chapter, announced plans to convene its Diaspora Economic Forum in London on Tuesday.
The theme of the first edition of the forum is: “Mobilising Diaspora Expertise and Capital for Nigeria’s Economic Revival.”
The event is scheduled from November 6 to November 7.
The two-day engagement will feature an interactive session with the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, aimed at harnessing the expertise, resources, and networks of Nigerians in the diaspora to support the country’s economic transformation agenda.
This is contained in a statement by Dr Bernard Doro, the Programme Director and Financial Secretary of APC-UK.
The party stated that Nigeria’s diaspora community, which contributes more than $20 billion annually in remittances, represents a vital asset for foreign direct investment, skills repatriation, and the transfer of technical expertise.
According to the organisers, the forum will spotlight investment opportunities in infrastructure, agriculture, energy, ICT, manufacturing, housing, and the creative industries, while fostering stronger partnerships between diaspora professionals and government stakeholders.
A special highlight of the engagement will be the unveiling of “From Mandate to Reforms: Exploring Tinubu’s Blueprint for Nigeria” by the distinguished Senator Abu Ibrahim, who will offer insights into the current administration’s achievements and reform agenda.
Activities lined up for the event included keynote addresses, investment showcase presentations by state governors and federal officials, thematic panel sessions, and an interactive Q&A session with diaspora participants.
Other features include a gala night of cultural displays and networking, as well as an awards ceremony to honour outstanding leaders and diaspora professionals who are making significant contributions to Nigeria’s growth.
The APC noted that the forum would provide direct access to decision-makers, first-hand investment insights, and opportunities to influence policy direction.
It added that the event would also encourage voluntary relocation or hybrid participation of skilled professionals to strengthen Nigeria’s technical and managerial capacity.
Key participants are expected to include state governors with reform-focused agendas and federal appointees from strategic agencies, such as the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment.
Others include the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), and the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA).
Captains of industry, private sector leaders, and APC professionals and entrepreneurs from the diaspora are also scheduled to participate.
The outcomes of the forum are expected to include commitments from diaspora investors, the establishment of a Diaspora Investment and Skills Repatriation Desk at the APC Secretariat, and a strengthened reputation of APC as a driver of Nigeria’s economic revival.
The party said the engagement would represent a bold step toward repositioning Nigeria as an investment-driven economy by mobilising diaspora wealth, innovation, and capital for inclusive growth, job creation, and sustainable national development.
