ANIDWORLDWIDE CHAIRMAN CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA TO ESTABLISH DIASPORA CONNECTION
The Chairman, All Nigerians in Diaspora (ANIDWORLDWIDE), Amb. ABIODUN BRAINARD, says the returning diaspora is vital to Nigeria’s reconstruction and development efforts. This is backed by the reasoning that they can help to bridge the infrastructure gap with innovative ideas.
A statement on Tuesday by the Head of Media and Public Relations, ANIDWORLDWIDE, Abdur-Gafar, while talking about how important it is for Nigerians in diaspora donate there quota in nation development .
The ANIDWORLDWIDE Chairman said “In business, politics, education, sports, entertainment, science, medicine, and arts, Nigerians have demonstrated across the world what Nigerians represent in terms of winning Nigerians have made history around the world , Nigerians in diaspora are the flag bearer of Nigeria.
He expressed his opinion that for the better Nigeria we all desire , we need the Nigerians in diaspora Hand of deck.
The diaspora make a significant impact on a country’s development through remittances, investment, philanthropy, skills’ transfer and more. Remittances are arguably the best measured contribution that they make.
– Political Capital : By lobbling, advocating and mediating for positive political change
– Social Capital : through transnational networks (in their host and home countries) which enables them to create links for new opportunities and ventures .
– Financial Capital : by sending and investing in their home country
– Human Capital : By transferring knowledge and skills to their home country.