President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to contribute their expertise and resources to consolidating national development and building a stronger and more prosperous country.
President Tinubu made the call on Thursday at Kahala Hotel and Resort, Yokohama, Japan, during an interactive meeting with select members of the Nigerian community on the sidelines of the ongoing ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development.
According to a statement by the Special Adviser to Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the meeting brought together professionals and entrepreneurs across various fields, and the President shared his administrationâs achievements and assured them of his commitment to driving economic growth.
The statement noted that Tinubu expressed delight at meeting those he described as a vibrant representation of Nigeriaâs diversity, assuring the Diaspora community that his government is determined to make the country conducive for all citizens.
The President also invited the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, and the Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, to speak on the governmentâs programmes and achievements.
According to President Tinubu, Nigeria is on the rise again under his leadership.
He reiterated that leadership is about âthinking and doingâ â blending visionary ideas with practical actions to drive stability, unity, and growth.
He noted significant improvements in passport issuance, making the process seamless for residents and the Diaspora.
He reaffirmed his administrationâs priority to create an environment where every Nigerian can feel the positive impact of change.
âI am happy to listen to you. Iâm happy to report that many of our people are returning home. Yes, for economic reasons, some people might decide to stay away; itâs a fundamental right of the individual, but for the economic growth and opportunity available in Nigeria, donât stay away. Your contribution is very much needed. If you stay away, who will build it?â the President asked.
President Tinubu stressed that national development cannot be left to the government alone; it requires a shared sense of responsibility between citizens at home and those abroad.
He urged the Diaspora community to remain ambassadors of the country by projecting Nigeria positively in their engagements abroad.
âIf we donât join hands and work together, then weâve lost the hope of being the leaders we are supposed to be,â he cautioned.
He reminded his audience that the strength of citizenship is not only in holding a Nigerian passport but in character and commitment to the nationâs progress.
According to him, negative portrayals of Nigeria do little to advance the cause of development and discourage the investment and partnerships the country needs.
Regarding the economy, Tinubu assured us that his administration has stabilised key fundamentals and is driving reforms to unlock immense opportunities for investment and job creation.
He said the government has also reversed the trend of medical tourism by upgrading healthcare infrastructure and expanding access to quality services at home.
Some of the Nigerians in Japan expressed their satisfaction with the pace of the governmentâs reforms, affirming their support. They also pledged to explore avenues for greater involvement in Nigeriaâs economic and social transformation.
Also, the Presidentâs nephew, Wale Tinubu, provided insight into how the governmentâs reforms have impacted the economy positively by making businesses more competitive, attracting investment, and expanding the stock market.
The President of the Nigerian Union in Japan, Emeka Ebogota, thanked President Tinubu for finding time to meet with them. He affirmed his membersâ support for the administrationâs efforts to reposition Nigeria. Other notable attendees included John Ologbotsere, a Japanese national award winner for electrotechnical standardisation; Mr. Kingsley Kabuyashi, entrepreneur and investor; and businesspeople, doctors, and students.
Also present were the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; Charge dâAffaires, Mrs. Florence Akinyemi Adeseke; Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake; Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh; Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji; Minister of Budget, Atiku Bagudu; Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite; the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Mohammed; senior government officials, and top private sector leaders.
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