President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and a host of other dignitaries are expected at the 8th Nigerian Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS 2025) scheduled for between November 11 and 13, 2025, at the State House, Abuja.
The summit, convened by NiDCOM and the Nigeria Diaspora Summit Initiative (NDSI), is themed, ‘Fast Tracking Regional & National Development by Mobilising Diaspora Investment.’
This hybrid event is designed to be a crucial convergence point for Diaspora Nigerians – investors, business leaders, and policymakers – offering keynote addresses, investment pitches, exhibitions, and targeted networking sessions aimed at connecting the Nigerian global community with viable opportunities across vital economic sectors.
According to Dabiri-Erewa, “the Nigerian Diaspora Investment Summit continues to be a catalyst for change, connecting our diaspora to tangible investment prospects and sustainable partnerships that drive economic growth, create jobs, and inspire national development.”
Further emphasising the summit’s commitment to real economic impact, the keynote address will be delivered by Prof. Bartholomew Nnaji, former Minister of Power and current Chairman of Geometric Power Limited, while Mr. Temi Popoola, Group Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Exchange Group, will share insights on innovative investment frameworks.
The commitment from key financial institutions is substantial, with Zenith Bank Plc as the lead event partner, alongside Rainbow Heritage Group (RHG), AG Mortgage Bank Plc, and First Bank of Nigeria Limited.
Group Managing Director/Chief Executive officer of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Adaora Umeoji, said: “Our sponsorship of NDIS 2025 underscores our unwavering commitment to the Nigerian diaspora as key partners in national development. We recognise their immense contributions to investment, innovation, and remittances, and we are proud to support a platform that fosters deeper economic and developmental ties with home.”
Managing Director/CEO, First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FBN Group), Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, stated: “FBN has played significant roles in the development of Nigeria and in ensuring that MSMEs received needed support to grow their businesses. As the foremost financial institution in Nigeria, First Bank remains the trailblazer in providing the diaspora with viable options for wealth creation by leveraging the First Bank strategic partnership with over 17 leading money transfer operators around the world as well as through our own home-grown remittance platform – First Global Transfer (FGT). FBN will continue to support NDIS and invest in various strategic partnerships aimed at improving the economic development of Nigeria.”
In a statement, Rainbow Heritage Group (RHG), said: “Through this partnership with the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS), RHG is reaching out to Nigerians in diaspora to showcase our commitment to delivering developments that meet and surpass global lifestyle expectations. Our flagship project, The New Port City, is a purpose-driven, sustainable city designed to be smart, functional, and future-ready and a true centre of excellence where everything works.”
On his part, the Managing Director/CEO, AG Mortgage Bank Plc, Mr. Ngozi Onyemuwa Anyogu, said: “At AGMB, we recognise the invaluable contributions of the over 17 million Nigerians in diaspora and contributing to both the local economy and globally, remitting over 20 billion dollars in one year. What is most important now is how to make the remittances positively impact the local economy, which is where AGMB Plc comes in, with its dedication to and experience in delivering financial solutions that meet the unique needs of diaspora Nigerians, such as buying homes or investing in their communities.”
