FG Tasks Diaspora Nigerians On Socio-economic Roadmap
Tony Icheku in Owerri Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Bernard Doro, has invited Nigerians resident overseas to join the federal government in a strategic national partnership and play a central
Nigeria's Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Dr. Bernard Doro, recently invited Nigerians living overseas to collaborate in a national partnership aimed at driving the country's economic and social development. Speaking at the 17th Annual Mbaise USA Convention held in Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. Doro highlighted the diaspora's vital role in achieving sustainable national growth, praising their Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and commitment to grassroots empowerment.
The Federal Government's priority areas of healthcare, technology, skills acquisition, and poverty alleviation align with the diaspora's core focus.
The National President of Mbaise USA, Ezeji Alozie Aguwa, emphasized that the group is transitioning from traditional medical missions to long-term infrastructure projects, including the flagship Medville Medical City and modern technology hubs. These initiatives aim to prepare local youths for the global digital economy and foster self-reliance through vocational training.
The convention, themed 'Building a Future-Ready Mbaise,' also drew strong support from prominent political and social leaders, including Dr. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Tinubu. She pledged to collaborate with Mbaise USA on healthcare and community-level interventions. Dr. Emma Njoku, a philanthropist and legal scholar, urged well-meaning individuals and organizations to invest in the lifesaving enterprise.
The convention featured workshops led by experts in finance, infrastructure, and technology, including Sir Stanley Amuchie, Professor Dr. Ron Martins, Dr. Ken Opara, Dr. Chijioke Ekechukwu, Dr. Alice Ukaegbu, Mr. Chris Ohanele, and Dr. Uzoma Nwachukwu. These sessions focused on digital transformation, targeted investments, women-led enterprises, and personal cybersecurity.
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