A non-governmental organisation, the Nigeria Diaspora Forum (NDF) has established its home office in Abuja to support networks across the world so as to better advocate for the rights of Nigerians living in the diaspora.
The NDF in a statement by its Board Chairman, United States of America, Dr Joachin Okafor, said it aims to bring its activities closer to the nerve Center of Nigeria in Abuja, by liaising with the different Foreign Embassies, High Commissions, and Ambassadors to better the welfare and wellbeing of Nigerians living in their respective countries of residence outside Nigeria.
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Okafor, while announcing the appointment of Hon. Chike Amadichi as the Country Director of NDF home office, said the organisation will also collaborate with the Nigerian Embassies in different Countries for an effective and proactive response to the plight of Nigerians in the Diaspora.
According to him, the NDF is a non-governmental organisation established by Nigerians in the Diaspora to explore opportunities that will help enhance the living conditions of Nigerians in the Diaspora, as well as harness numerous Diaspora resources for the development of Nigeria back home.
He said the NDF will also collaborate with the Nigerian Embassies in different Countries for an effective and proactive response to the plight of Nigerians in the Diaspora.
He said; ”The NDF is a formidable organization open for all Nigerians in the Diaspora and has Country offices in the major countries of the world.
”NDF looks forward to partnering with the Federal Government, State Governments and other Government agencies to bring about the much-needed infrastructural developments and human capital development in our dear Nation Nigeria”, he added.