Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has held a strategic meeting with the President of San José State University (SJSU), California, Dr Cynthia Teniente-Matson.

The meeting was aimed at strengthening collaboration in education, technology, innovation, and cultural exchange.

A major outcome of the meeting was the proposed Silicon Valley Tech Bridge Initiative, a summer programme at San José State University that would provide Nigerian students and young professionals with immersive training in emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and medical devices.

The programme will combine specialised academic coursework with industry exposure through engagements with leading technology companies, including Adobe, LinkedIn, and Jabil, alongside participation in Black Engineer Week, offering valuable mentorship and networking opportunities with Nigerian professionals in the diaspora.

Dabiri-Erewa described the initiative as a significant step towards equipping Nigerian youths with globally competitive skills while strengthening Nigeria’s engagement with its highly accomplished diaspora community.

Earlier, Dr Cynthia Teniente-Matson reaffirmed San José State University’s commitment to building meaningful international partnerships that promote innovation, educational excellence, and global engagement.

Both parties expressed optimism that the proposed initiatives would open new opportunities for Nigerian students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and technology professionals, while further strengthening the longstanding relationship between Nigeria and the United States.