CANADA COMMENDS NIDCOM FOR SUCCESSFUL DIASPORA CONFERENCE

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Sunmola Ganiyat

Canada’s Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Carlos Rojas-Arbulú, has commended the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and its 15-member NiDEC Planning Committee for the successful organisation of a diaspora conference in Canada.

Rojas-Arbulú described the three-day conference as a significant step towards deepening relations between Nigeria and Canada, saying the event provided an important platform for increased cooperation and engagement between both countries.

The Canadian envoy gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in Lagos.

He praised the commission and members of the planning committee for delivering what he described as a highly impactful conference, noting its positive outcomes and contribution to strengthening bilateral ties.

Responding, Dabiri-Erewa expressed appreciation for the feedback and thanked the Canadian authorities for their support and partnership in ensuring the success of the conference.

She said the commendation was an indication that the conference had achieved its objectives, assuring that NiDCOM would continue working with relevant stakeholders to build on the gains recorded.

The NiDCOM chairwoman said the commission would sustain efforts to strengthen its engagement with Nigerians living abroad while creating more opportunities for collaboration, investment and national development.

She also expressed optimism that the relationship between Nigeria and Canada would continue to grow for the mutual benefit of both countries.

The conference, held across three Canadian cities, brought together senior government officials from Nigeria and Canada, diaspora professionals, investors and other stakeholders.

Participants explored opportunities for deeper bilateral cooperation, investment and sustainable development between Nigeria and Canada.

The statement was signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, NiDCOM.