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Nigeria to Adopt Diaspora Policy Soon -Dabiri-Erewa
The frequent killings and Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians abroad may soon end as Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has revealed that Nigeria will soon have a Diaspora Policy.
Dabiri-Erewa spoke on Thursday at the 2019 Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit taking place at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
She said the draft policy had been submitted for approval by the Federal Executive Council.
“Very soon, we shall have our Diaspora Policy. This has been worked on by NIDCOM for approval by FEC,” Dabiri-Erewa stated.
The theme of this year’s summit is “Leveraging Diaspora Resources for Economic Growth.”
The NIDCOM chairman added that up to 600 participants from around the world were attending the summit.
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo is attending the event too