The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Shri Balasubramanian has commended the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM), for building a strong link with her diaspora in the last three years of its establishment.
He stated this during a visit to the Chairperson, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in Abuja.
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DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT: NIGERIA ON THE RIGHT PATH- NEW INDIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER
ABUJA, SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Mr. Shri Balasubramanian, the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria has commended the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM)#Thread pic.twitter.com/GTOeYgLclT
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The Indian Envoy expressed his eagerness to collaborate with the Commission to successfully share the Indian diaspora experience, adding that the diaspora is a very positive force to India’s development.
He stated further that more than 60,000 Indians have made Nigeria their home across the 36 states of the country, with a larger number residing in Lagos.
The Indian High Commissioner added that the relationship between both countries has remained robust and cordial even before Nigeria got her independence, stressing that there are more than 135 Indian companies in Nigeria and nearly 20 billion dollars worth of investment generated in Nigeria.
The High Commissioner maintained that continuity and change are a part of life for Indians while collaboration is a great step to the development of India and Nigeria adding that three to four generations of Indians are in Nigeria and are settling well into the system.
The NIDCOM Chairperson, welcomed the collaboration, stating that;
“Life is about learning, as long as you are a human being, you should always be ready to learn,” adding that there is a lot to draw from India and her Diaspora.
She assured the Indian High Commissioner that the new engagement would enhance socio-cultural exchanges and fast-track the development of the two countries.
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