Ugwuanyi lauds  contributions of Nigerians in the diaspora to national development 

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has commended 17 million Nigerians in the diaspora for their contributions towards socio-economic development of Nigeria. 

Speaking at an event to mark this year’s Diaspora Day celebration in Abuja, with the theme, ‘Diaspora Engagement in Global challenging Times for National Development,’ Ugwuanyi noted that the topic was apt, in view of economic and social challenges facing many countries in of the world, including Nigeria.

Represented by his Special Adviser on Diaspora, Mrs. Olangwa Ezekwu, Ugwuanyi expressed delight that the event was designed to facilitate engagements among diasporans with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of governments, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and stakeholders in the implementation of the national framework for effective engagement of diasporans for national development. 

The governor disclosed that his administration has continued to follow examples set by the Federal Government to establish policies and legislations and embark on projects aimed at enhancing diaspora engagement for the benefit of the nation.