Statements monitored on The Punch confirm that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has designated his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, to head a presidential delegation to the upcoming Nigeria Diaspora Investment Economic Conference in Toronto, Canada.
The high-powered delegation includes five state governors—Babagana Zulum (Borno), Chukwuma Soludo (Anambra), Uba Sani (Kaduna), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), and Dauda Lawal (Zamfara)—alongside key cabinet ministers. Organized by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) under the theme “Invest Nigeria, Thrive Abroad,” the August event aims to secure foreign direct investment and deepen diaspora economic partnerships.
Key federal agencies, including the Central Bank of Nigeria, Nigeria Customs Service, and the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, will participate in structured trade sessions focused on technology, agriculture, infrastructure, and energy.
Covering the announcement, Arise Chronicles quoted NiDCOM Chairman Abike Dabiri-Erewa stating, “This summit is designed as an outcome-driven investment platform connecting international capital with investment-ready domestic projects.” In addition, Vanguard highlighted the bilateral dimensions, citing Canadian representatives who stated, “Enhanced trade collaboration between Canadian institutional investors and Nigerian enterprise will unlock multi-sector growth.”
Echotitbits take:
Mobilizing subnational leaders and federal agencies for international diaspora engagements underscores Nigeria’s focus on attracting foreign capital. Success will depend on converting conference MOUs into tangible capital inflow across critical economic sectors.
Source: The Punch – https://punchng.com/tinubu-names-gbajabiamila-to-lead-five-govs-others-for-nigeria-canada-conference/, August 7, 2026
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