NiDCOM, British High Commission To Collaborate On Trade And Investment
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery CMG, has re-emphasized the important role of the Nigerian Diaspora in the United Kingdom and pledged more collaboration with the Nigerians in diaspora Commission.
NIDCOM in a statement issued by Gabriel Odu said the British Envoy further stressed the need for enhanced trade and investment between both countries.
Speaking during a courtesy call to Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO,Nigerians in Diaspora Commission and some Management staff in the Office in Abuja ,the British High Commissioner stated further that the UK-Africa Summit scheduled to hold in May in the City of London, is a strategic opportunity to galvanize trade and investments for both countries andthe African continent at large.
He commended NiDCOM for initiating programs such as the Diasporainvestment summit and several others.
Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, welcomed collaboration with the British highcommission and reiterated Nigerias commitment to continue to enhanceengagement with the Diaspora.
She also underscored the imperatives of cultural exchanges, advocatingthe revival of the Cultural Road Show initially slated for 2020 butdeferred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Outlining the Commission’s activities and programmes, Dabiri-Erewa seized the opportunity to emphasize the importance of creating comprehensive sensitization and awareness for Nigerians planning to migrate to the UK.
“We can’t stop migration, but as a government, wewill create an enabling environment; Nigeria and the UK governmentshould have an MOU , particularly on migration of health workers “ she stated.
Dabiri-Erewa expressed optimism ahead of the UK- Africa Investment Summit in London, and the role of the Nigerians in the UK in playing acatalytic role in bolstering partnerships between the UK, Nigeria, andthe African continent.
