President Bola Tinubu will attend the 8th edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit as the Special Guest of Honour. The event is scheduled to take place from November 11 to 13, 2025, in Abuja.
The announcement was made on Friday during a press briefing in Abuja by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa.
The NDIS is an annual platform organised by NiDCOM aimed at mobilising investment from Nigerians abroad into the country’s economy.
According to NiDCOM, since its inception in 2018, NDIS has grown in size and influence, attracting diaspora investors, government officials, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to explore opportunities in Nigeria’s key sectors such as real estate, healthcare, agriculture, ICT, energy, manufacturing, and creative industries.
Dabiri-Erewa revealed that the 2024 summit generated investment deals valued at ₦673m across various sectors.
She added that 56 investment pitches were presented during the 2024 edition, covering eight strategic sectors of the economy.
“These ideas were not just pitched but attracted about 168 deals worth about ₦673m. This shows how much momentum the Summit has built over the years,” the CEO explained.
Speaking on the forthcoming event, Dabiri-Erewa confirmed that President Tinubu would once again grace the occasion.
“We anticipate the participation of distinguished business leaders, diaspora investors, policy champions, and creative icons who continue to inspire confidence in Nigeria’s potential,” Dabiri-Erewa added.
The 2025 edition of the summit will focus on mobilising diaspora investment to boost regional and national development.
Dabiri-Erewa also noted the broader economic impact of the summit, stating that it has contributed over ₦500m to the local economy through services procured from SMEs and creatives during past events. She reiterated the importance of spotlighting sectors critical to Nigeria’s transformation, saying, “This year, we will continue to spotlight finance and fintech, ICT, creative industries, sports and entertainment, agribusiness, healthcare, education, real estate and infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy.”
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Tinubu to Attend 2025 Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit
