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“Policy Formation and The Implementation of Practical Experience: The
National Diaspora Policy 2021 in Perspective” was the focus of the
lecture delivered by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO Nigerians
in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) at the National Defence College, Abuja.
The NiDCOM Chairman stated that the National Diaspora policy is a
holistic and integrated document that supports the framework for
maximizing the value of Diaspora contributions to National development.
This involves the active participation of all stakeholders so as to
decentralize Diaspora contribution to every sector of the economy.
According to her, “Ours in NiDCOM is to guide the Diaspora and link them
up with required agencies, while ensuring an enabling environment for
them to participate fully in National Development.”
Dabiri-Erewa further shared her practical experience of the formulation
and Implementation of the National Diaspora Policy where she raised the
challenges and progress of the implementation of the policy to include:
Inadequate data on Nigerians in the Diaspora, high cost of remittances,
pooling of funds from the Diaspora for targeted Foreign Direct
Investments among others.
Part of the progress she stated include: the approval of The Nigeria
Diaspora Investment Trust Fund (NDITF) by President Muhammadu Buhari,
establishment of the Diaspora Data Mapping Portal by the commission and
others.
Rear Admiral Murtala Mormoni Bashir, the Commandant, National Defence
College, while appreciating the guest lecturer, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa
appreciated the quality service she is rendering to the Nation.
“Although the policy is at an infant stage, I can proudly say we are
better informed on policy formation and implementation with the
practical experience you have just shared.” Bashir acknowledged.
The Commandant urged the participants to make value out of the knowledge
shared as it perfectly aligns with the objectives of the Course.
The NDC Course 31 had in attendance 115 Participants with 21
Participants from 20 countries across Africa and Asia.
