NIDEC 2026: No Room for Jamboree Under Tinubu’s 4Ds Agenda, Says Enikanolaiye

Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, has announced that the 2026 Nigeria Diaspora Investment Economic Conference (NIDEC) in Toronto, Canada, is not a mere diplomatic gathering, but a vital platform designed to attract investment, generate employment, and boost foreign exchange inflows into Nigeria.

Addressing journalists in Abuja ahead of his trip to the conference, Enikanolaiye dismissed concerns that international engagements have historically produced insignificant outcomes. He emphasized that the Tinubu administration does not embark on foreign trips for ceremony, but rather with a clear agenda to achieve tangible results.

The delegation, which includes senior Canadian officials and key Nigerian economic agencies, will be focused on forging new trade agreements, strengthening partnerships with small and medium enterprises, and enhancing market access for Nigerian goods in North America. The conference, themed "Invest Nigeria, Thrive Abroad," aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's revamped 4Ds Foreign Policy Agenda - Demography, Development, Democracy, and Diaspora.

Enikanolaiye also highlighted the participation of five governors from different Nigerian states, who will engage with potential investors on projects across various sectors, expanding investment opportunities beyond the capital city. With Nigeria receiving over $20 billion in diaspora remittances in the previous year, the conference aims to transform these goodwill contributions into tangible assets, such as factories and businesses that will create jobs for Nigerians.