Nigeria Targets Diaspora Capital at Silicon Valley Investment Gathering
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Nigeria has renewed its push to attract investment from its global diaspora, positioning itself as a key destination for capital, innovation, and partnerships at a high-level engagement in the United States.
Speaking at a pre-summit dinner ahead of the 2026 African Diaspora Investment Symposium in Silicon Valley, the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, urged Nigerian professionals and international investors to take advantage of emerging opportunities across sectors in the country.
The event, held before the main symposium at Santa Clara University, brought together a broad mix of investors, innovators, and policymakers from Africa and beyond. Discussions centered on strengthening ties between Africa and global tech ecosystems, with a focus on innovation-driven growth and inclusive development.
Dabiri-Erewa highlighted Nigeria’s intention to harness the financial resources, expertise, and networks of its diaspora community as part of a broader strategy to diversify the economy and accelerate technological progress. She noted that Nigerians living abroad remain a vital force in national development efforts.
She also referenced ongoing economic reforms under the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aimed at improving the ease of doing business and creating a more investor-friendly environment. According to her, policy adjustments are being implemented to encourage sustainable, long-term investments rather than short-term inflows.
The NiDCOM boss commended diaspora professionals in the United States for their growing interest in contributing to Nigeria’s development. She also acknowledged the role of African Diaspora Network, led by Almaz Negash, in fostering stronger connections between Africa and its global community.
At a separate engagement involving Nigerian professionals, participants expressed willingness to collaborate with government institutions to drive innovation, investment, and knowledge exchange. The conversations reflected a shift in focus from remittances to structured investment platforms.
Overall, the gathering underscored increasing momentum toward building strategic partnerships between Africa and international stakeholders, with Nigeria seeking to position itself at the center of diaspora-driven economic transformation.
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