By Folorunso Alagbede, Abuja
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), Dr Dunoma Umar Ahmed, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to collaborating with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) to fulfil its mandate through effective communication and advocacy.
Dr. Ahmed, according to a statement on Wednesday by Gabriel Odu of the
Media, Public Relations and Protocols
NiDCOM, gave the assurance during a strategic engagement with NiDCOM’s management team, led by Hon.Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in Abuja.
“Diaspora Engagement is an integral component of the 4Ds (Democracy, Development, Demography and Diaspora) of the Foreign Policy Doctrine of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Ahmed stated.
The Permanent Secretary commended Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa for her outstanding leadership, which has positioned NiDCOM on the global stage.
Ahmed expressed the Ministry’s interest in being actively involved in NiDCOM’s Data Mapping Initiative, aimed at creating a comprehensive Data Bank of all Nigerians in the diaspora.
“this initiative will enable strategic planning and engagement with the diaspora to maximise their contributions to national development”, he stated.
Ahmed added that labour migration is a critical area of focus, urging NiDCOM to look at ways to engage and sensitize on legal and structured pathways for Nigerians seeking opportunities through this route.
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa expressed gratitude for the visit and extended appreciation to the Ministry for their consistent support and collaborative approach.
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