President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerian medical professionals in the diaspora to return home and contribute to national development.
The President made the call when he received members of the Nigerian Diaspora Medical Associations, led by the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, at the State House, Abuja.
President Tinubu said his administration remains committed to delivering more on the objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda by creating a better environment where Nigerians can thrive and contribute meaningfully to national development.
“It is a very great joy to see that you are coming back to facilitate your single motivation to help your country, the need of our people. Your indivisible commitment to humanity is part of your singular oath and commitment in life. I thank all of you. I’ve been through that journey. I’m home, and I can tell you, there’s nowhere like home.
“Your children will see the foundation of this country as belonging to them, and the future belonging to them is what we are working hard for, and your coming to help is immeasurable.”The President added.
The Nigerian Leader assured the delegation that his administration would continue to pursue policies aimed at improving the welfare of citizens, declaring that Poverty is unacceptable and detrimental to the nation’s growth.
President Tinubu noted that Nigeria has the capacity to overcome poverty and inadequate development through collective effort, improved education, better healthcare, sustained development and economic prosperity.
“Poverty and lack of development are a challenge to Africa. But what do you see as a Nigerian? This is the heart of Africa; the best way to demonstrate to you is for me to commit myself to my agenda, the Renewed Hope, so that the hope of Nigerians of having a better environment, better education, better development and prosperity, and that your hope that this part of the continent will change for good, for better, for an improved, hospitable environment. That you will be able to contribute one day.
“Strong determination and stay focused. Poverty is not just acceptable. We won’t accept it. We will fight it. We will bring prosperity. We will bring care to our people,” the President stated.
He said that Nigeria’s democratic journey is still evolving, but the country remains firmly on the path to lasting stability, prosperity and national renewal.
“If you look at the journey so far, we are still very young. We are in our infancy. If you look at 250 years of American democracy and the centuries of British governance.” He said.
The President reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening democratic governance, saying Nigeria’s diversity remains a national asset that must be harnessed for sustainable development.
“All I can promise you is, within the confines of a democratic up and down, twist and turn, our diversity is flourishing, both professionally, ethnically, and religiously, we are working on the stability.” President Tinubu added.
