The British High Commission to Nigeria, Doctor Richard Montgomery CMG has re-emphasized the important role of the Nigerian Diaspora in the United Kingdom while pledged more collaboration with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission NIDCOM.
Speaking during a courtesy call to Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission and the Management staff in the Office in Abuja, CMG stressed the need for enhanced trade and investment between both countries.
The British High Commissioner stated further that the UK-Africa Summit scheduled to hold in May in the City of London, is a strategic opportunity to galvanize trade and investments for both countries and the African continent at large.
According to statement released by the Commission, he commended NIDCOM for initiating programs such as the Diaspora investment summit and several others.
Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, welcomed collaboration with the British high commission and reiterated Nigerias commitment to continue to enhance engagement with the Diaspora.
She also underscored the imperatives of cultural exchanges, advocating the revival of the Cultural Road Show initially slated for 2020 but deferred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Outlining the Commission’s activities and programmes, Dabiri-Erewa seized the opportunity to emphasize the importance of creating comprehensive sensitization and awareness for Nigerians planning to migrate to United Kingdom.
“We can’t stop migration, but as a government, we will create an enabling environment; Nigeria and the UK government should have an MOU, particularly on migration of health workers“ she stated.
Dabiri-Erewa expressed optimism ahead of UK- Africa Investment Summit in London, and the role of the Nigerians in the UK in playing a catalytic role in bolstering partnerships between the UK, Nigeria, and the African continent.
