The Federal Government on Thursday
in Abuja declared August 24 and 25 as Diaspora Days to recognise Nigerians in
Diaspora as important stakeholders in national development.
This is contained a statement issued
by Mrs Ibukun Odusote, Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Secretary to
Government of the Federation.
The statement said the days were set aside to create an environment for cross fertilisation of ideas among the Diaspora experts and their Nigerian counterparts.
The statement said the days were set aside to create an environment for cross fertilisation of ideas among the Diaspora experts and their Nigerian counterparts.
It hoped this would lead to
proffering solutions to some of the nation’s developmental challenges.
According to the statement, the 2015
Diaspora Day celebration will be marked with a National Diaspora Day and
Conference with the theme, “Diaspora and Nigeria Change Agenda.
“It would serve as a platform for
dialogue, interaction and collaboration by Nigerians in Diaspora particularly
professionals who have excelled in their various fields of endeavors as health,
science, sport and arts, among others.
“The event, slated to hold at the
State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa, Abuja, will be declared
opened and closed by President Muhammadu Buhari.”
The statement said invitation could
be obtained upon registration online at www.nigeriadiasporaday.com
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