{
  "id": 9575011,
  "title": "Minister urges Diaspora Nigerians to drive country’s development",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/minister-urges-diaspora-nigerians-to-drive-countrys-development",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T15:48:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/minister-urges-diaspora-nigerians-to-drive-countrys-development/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has called on Nigerians living abroad to contribute to Nigeria's development by leveraging their expertise, investments and global experience. The call came during a Town Hall Meeting in New York, attended by the Vice President. The minister emphasized that Nigerians in the Diaspora should be seen as strategic partners, not just contributors to the economy through remittances. She encouraged them to use their knowledge and international exposure to mentor young Nigerians, support innovation and establish partnerships with Nigerian institutions. The minister assured that the government would continue to strengthen engagement with Nigerians overseas and create opportunities for them to contribute to the country's development.",
  "summary": "Foreign Affairs Minister, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has urged Nigerians in the Diaspora to use their expertise and investments to advance Nigeria’s developme Read More: https://punchng.com/minister-urges-diaspora-nigerians-to-drive-countrys-development/",
  "key_points": [
    "Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu urges Diaspora Nigerians to drive Nigeria's development.",
    "She emphasizes Nigerians abroad as strategic partners, not just remittance contributors.",
    "Minister pledges continued government engagement with Nigerians overseas."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Minister urges Diaspora Nigerians to drive country’s development",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/minister-urges-diaspora-nigerians-to-drive-countrys-development-9575079",
        "published": "2026-09-24T15:48:41.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}