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President Bola Tinubu will serve as the Special Guest of Honour at the 8th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS), scheduled to take place in Abuja from November 11 to 13, 2025.
The announcement was made on Friday by Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), during a press briefing in Abuja.
Organised annually by NiDCOM, the summit provides a platform for Nigerians in the diaspora to explore and invest in key sectors of the national economy, including agriculture, ICT, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, energy, and the creative industries.
Dabiri-Erewa disclosed that the 2024 edition generated investment deals worth ₦673 million across various sectors.
“The last edition attracted over 1,500 participants—comprising 236 investors, 1,197 business owners, and 168 government officials—both physically and virtually,” she said.
She added that 56 investment pitches were presented during the previous summit, resulting in 168 investment deals.
Speaking on this year’s edition, Dabiri-Erewa confirmed that President Tinubu would once again grace the occasion, noting that the event continues to inspire confidence among diaspora investors and business leaders.
“We are honoured that His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, will again serve as the Special Guest of Honour. We anticipate the participation of distinguished business leaders, policy champions, and creative icons,” she stated.
The 2025 summit, themed “Fast-Tracking Regional and National Development by Mobilising Diaspora Investment,” will focus on leveraging diaspora capital to drive sustainable development.
Dabiri-Erewa further highlighted the economic ripple effects of the summit, noting that it has contributed over ₦500 million to Nigeria’s local economy through services rendered by small and medium-sized enterprises and creative professionals.
She reaffirmed NiDCOM’s commitment to sustaining the summit’s momentum by spotlighting emerging sectors such as fintech, sports, education, and infrastructure development.
Registration for participants is now open via the official website: www.ndisng.com.
