Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, has pledged to support the initiatives of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM).
During a meeting with Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of NIDCOM, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan assured her of the committee’s collaboration and expedited action on issues raised.
These issues include amending the NIDCOM Act and Diaspora Act, as well as establishing a Diaspora Trust Fund.
Dabiri-Erewa briefed the committee on NIDCOM’s progress, including the establishment of Diaspora focal points in most states and the commission’s intervention programmes for Nigerians imprisoned abroad.
She also highlighted the importance of data mapping to determine the exact number of Nigerians living in each country.
The meeting marks a significant step towards addressing the challenges faced by Nigerians in the diaspora.
