Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, yesterday assured Nigerians living abroad, particularly young professionals, that President Bola Tinubu’s administration was implementing reforms to create a stable and prosperous Nigeria that will soon attract citizens back to the country.

According to Olawande, Tinubu’s policies are future-focused, as they are laying a foundation that will make Nigeria a preferred destination for its diaspora population.

The youth minister disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Akure, Ondo State, during the grand 10th coronation anniversary of the Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II.

The minister, who was honoured with a Special Youth Leadership Service Award by the monarch, emphasised that the Federal Government’s ongoing empowerment initiatives were designed to foster an enabling environment where Nigerian youths could thrive and take pride in their nation.

THE minister spoke just Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) declared that it was set to launch the Diaspora Home and Abroad Platform.
During the sixth edition of National Diaspora Day, holding on July 25 and 26 at the State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Addressing a news conference in Abuja,the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said the platform was designed to provide Nigerians living abroad with safe, reliable, and accessible housing options.

According to her, this year’s celebration is geared towards real, practical engagement with Nigerians abroad.
She said this year’s theme, ‘Optimising Formidable Diaspora Potentials for National Development and Growth’, reflected the need for action, not just talk, in harnessing diaspora contributions.