The Nigeria Diaspora Forum (NDF) has opened its Nigerian office in Abuja as it appointed Hon Chike Amadichi as the country director.
A statement signed by the Board Chairman of NDF in the United States of America, Dr. Joachin Okafor, said the NDF aims to bring its activities closer to the nerve Center of Nigeria in Abuja, by liaising with the different Foreign Embassies, High Commissions, and Ambassadors to better the welfare and wellbeing of Nigerians living in their respective Countries of residence outside Nigeria
The statement further stated that statistics show that there are over 20 million Nigerians in the Diaspora who at one point or another require support.
“This has led to the NDF’s decision to establish a diaspora support network across the world with a Home Office in the Capital City of Nigeria to better advocate for the rights of Nigerians living in the Diaspora,” the statement noted.
The NDF said it will also collaborate with the Nigerian Embassies in different Countries for an effective and proactive response to the plight of Nigerians in the Diaspora.
“The Nigeria Diaspora Forum (NDF) is a Non-governmental Organization established by Nigerians in the Diaspora to explore opportunities that will help enhance the living conditions of Nigerians in the Diaspora, as well as harness numerous Diaspora resources for the development of Nigeria back home.
“This home office is at the Kano House Complex, Plot 72 Ralph Shodeinde Street, Central Business District, Abuja.
“The NDF is a formidable organization open for all Nigerians in the Diaspora and has Country offices in the major countries of the world. NDF looks forward to partnering with the Federal Government, State Governments and other Government agencies to bring about the much-needed infrastructural developments and human capital development in our dear Nation Nigeria.
“To know more about the NDF, please visit the website. We therefore encourage Nigerians in Diaspora to join NDF,” the statement added.
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