President Muhammadu Buhari has endorsed the establishment of the Nigerian Diaspora Investment Trust Fund,(NDITF). Nigerian Diaspora Investment Trust Fund,(NDITF) is a private sector investment window for Nigerians in the Diaspora to enable them to contribute to direct investments in the country.
Buhari stated this when Hon. Abike Dabiri Erewa, Chairman/CEO led a delegation of management of Nigerians in Diasporan Commission (NIDCOM) to present him a compendium of +600 Diaspora icons published by the Commission .
Buhari noted that the foreign exchange remittances by the Diaspora have helped families and also enhanced development index of Nigeria. He added:”Therefore, Nigeria is open to welcoming the Diaspora Direct Investment by compatriots abroad”,he added.
The 327-page compendium is a reference of how distinguished Nigerians and their contributions to the global community. President Buhari reminded Nigerians that it is their duty to extol and celebrate compatriots that excel in their chosen professions.
