Coronation Group Partners Nigerians in Diaspora Commission

The 6th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit convened by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), held in Abuja recently, with the theme ‘New Vistas, New Aspirations, New Visions: The Diaspora and National Development’.

The 3-day event brought together esteemed leaders and entrepreneurs, to forge strategic collaborations for growth. Honourable (Dr.) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, CEO NiDCOM, hosted the event, highlighting the pivotal role of the diaspora in Nigeria’s national development.

Distinguished guests in attendance included the Minister of Finance/Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun and the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, and the Minister of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, also attended the summit, further enriching the discourse with their perspectives on the intersection of diaspora investment and various sectors crucial to national development.

Coronation Group Limited, Africa’s investment management powerhouse, sponsored the event, as part of a broader collaboration to democratise access to financial solutions for Nigerians living in the diaspora. The Coronation Group unveiled a portal on the NiDCOM website, designed to provide a safe and convenient avenue for diaspora members to access financial solutions.

Funke Feyisitan-Ladimeji, representing Coronation Group Limited said: “The Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit underscores the significant role the diaspora community plays in shaping our nation’s economic landscape. At Coronation Group, our participation reflects our shared goal of financial independence and wealth creation for Nigerians everywhere. Through our partnership with NiDCOM, we will provide Nigerians in diaspora with technology-enabled platforms to enable seamless and secure access to superior financial services. We will also provide free access to a robust financial literacy and education program, to ensure the community is empowered to make savvy investment decisions. Overall, we aim to create an environment where financial security and prosperity are not just aspirations, but attainable realities for every member of the Nigerian diaspora community.”