The House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora has Launches NiDRes Application and Website aimed at solving Diaspora communication challenges.
The launch took place at at the First Nigerian Stakeholders Engagement on Diaspora Governance (NiDSEDiG 2025).
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Tajudeen Abbas who launched the initiative said that “Nigerians in the diaspora have distinguished themselves in various fields of endeavors.”
He noted that Nigerians in the diaspora have also continued to play vital roles in shaping the Nigerian economy, social and diplomatic progress.
The Speaker who was represented by Mr. Patrick Umoh, said that Nigerians influence extends across many industries in their countries of residence.
Abbas said; “The 10th House considers Diaspora engagement as a national priority, one that must translate into structured policies that strengthen our democracy and national unity.
“The 10th House of Representatives maintains a strong and cooperative relationship with the Executive, guided by a shared commitment to advancing policies and initiatives that strengthen Diaspora engagement and enhance the welfare of Nigerians abroad.”
He commended their involvement in innovation, trade, diplomacy, and humanitarian causes which has reinforced the country’s reputation as a contributor to global development.
“Their hard work and achievements remain powerful reminders that wherever a Nigerian succeeds, the image of the nation grows stronger.”
Abbas noted that legislative efforts are currently being reinforced to simplify consular immigration and documentation procedures to ensure that Nigerians living overseas have easier and faster access to the support and services they require from government missions.
“This includes improvements in passport processing from government missions, emergency consular responses, and digital access to official services,” the Speaker said.
He noted that the House will continue to collaborate with the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) to safeguard the welfare of citizens abroad and ensure that their concerns receive timely and effective attention.
The Chairman of the House on Diaspora, Mr. Tochukwu Okere, stated that the First Nigerian Stakeholders Engagement on Diaspora Governance (NiDSEDiG 2025) is all about bringing together policies, institutions, and technology to create a unified approach to diaspora governance.
Okere said that the initiative hopes to align laws, government actions, and state-level efforts for better coordination on diaspora matters.
He also said the Nigerians in Diaspora Response App/Web (NiDRes) NiDRes was the House new tool to make it simpler for the government to connect with and support Nigerians abroad.
“It offers exciting features like: – Real-time reporting of incidents and a helpdesk for emergencies, consular needs, or welfare issues. Clear tracking of cases, with timelines for updates and resolutions, visible to users, agencies, and missions. Secure profiles that verify identities, allow controlled data sharing, and prioritise privacy from the start,” Okere explained.
He called on stakeholders to suggest practical solutions to the challenges Nigerians face and to share experiences, success stories, and ideas that can be scaled up.
On her part, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians In Diaspora Commission, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said that regular conversations will deepen diaspora engagement.
“But most importantly is the launching of the App, which will improve communication with the diaspora. What we do is still try on a way to communicate. But, with this App being put together by the House which will be given to us to run, it will be easier to deal with issues,” Mrs. Dabiri-Erewa said.
On the issue of diaspora voting, she said that the commission has opened a data portal which will make diaspora voting easier.
Stakeholders at the engagement made meaningful suggestions on diaspora voting, legislative, executive partnership amongst others topics.