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Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has reassured Nigerians abroad that the country remains open and welcoming to foreign investors.

In a statement released on Sunday, Dabiri-Erewa emphasised that the Nigerian government has put in place policies and structures to foster a business-friendly environment for investors.

Her remarks followed a protest and petition by the Foreign Investors Network (FIN), led by its President, Ifeoma Nkengwu, and Country Representative, Rev. Emmanuel Olorunmagba. 

The group cited the case of Winhomes Global Services Limited, which claimed to have lost a $250 million real estate investment in Okun Ajah, Lagos, due to a demolition allegedly ordered by the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi.

While acknowledging the concerns raised, Dabiri-Erewa assured the diaspora community that such issues would be addressed appropriately, reiterating the government’s commitment to protecting legitimate investments in the country.

She said “We acknowledge their reach out to NIDCOM, months after the whole issue had become a sensational media affair. We had begun an investigation into the matter and had some officials visit the site.

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“However, unfortunately we discovered that the matter is currently in court and we can only wait for the court ruling.

The NIDCOM boss stressed that Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) remains a veritable channel for diasporas wishing to invest and the Federal Ministry of Industries and Trade and Investment will soon announce some initiatives in partnership with the Commission. 

She also assured them that as their embassy in Nigeria , they should always contact NiDCOM to assist in areas they may wish to navigate and clarify.

 Dabiri-Erewa commended Nigerians living abroad for improved remittances and investments recorded under the. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, She said policies and Programmes that will continue to encourage them will be sustained as they remain a cornerstone of Nigeria’s economy and cannot be ignored.

The Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged Nigerian groups in diaspora to remember home by give back to the society.

She commended U-VOL Foundation for providing health kits and training for health workers in Benue State. 

The U-VOL Foundation recently completed their Second Maternal Health Training Session at St. Charles Hospital and Maternity, Adoka, Benue.

The foundation facilitated the donation of 19 direct Relief Midwife kits to St. Charles Hospital and Maternity, each kit containing 61 essential items, providing midwives with  necessary resources to perform 50 safe facility-based births.

Dabiri-Erewa in a statement by Mr. Gabriel Odu, Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, NIDCOM said the foundation by its activities has truly justified the National Diaspora Merit Award bestowed on it at the last July 2024, l National Diaspora Day Celebrations.

The statement reads:” Dabiri-Erewa stated that the U-VOL Foundation has truly justified the National Diaspora Merit Award bestowed on the Foundation last July 2024, during the National Diaspora Day Celebrations,  for their consistency in upscaling healthcare delivery in Nigeria. She urges the Foundation never to rest in its oars.”

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, U-VOL Foundation, Mrs Faith Adole, stressed the need for consistent and standard healthcare services to the underserved communities, saying “it is a call to volunteerism and giving back to society.” 

Adole stated that the two-day intensive programme, trained 19 healthcare providers: nurses, midwives, Public health physicians and community health workers. They were equipped with life-saving skills to improve Maternal and Neotal outcomes in Adoka communities.

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The U-VOL Foundation Chief Executive Officer also expressed optimism that equipping midwives with essential tools will pave way for safe deliveries. 

She stated: “Our goal is not just to provide training but also to create sustainable  solutions that empower the local workforce.

“This programme is just the beginning. By continuing to train midwives, Public health workers and Physicians, and by collaborating with institutions like the state Ministry of Health and Medical Teaching institutions,  Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, we are laying the foundations for long-term Maternal Health improvements in Nigeria”.

Over the course of the training, participants engaged in hands-on learning covering key  maternal and neonatal health topics, including: Life-Saving Resuscitation Techniques (Neonatal & Maternal Resuscitation); Pre-Eclampsia and Eclampsia Management; Complex Birth Complications (Shoulder Dystocia, Multiple Births, etc.); Family Planning and Birth Control Options; Handling Obstetric Emergencies (Postpartum Hemorrhage and Other Critical

Emergencies); Emergency Cesarean Section & Surgical Skills; Infection Control in Maternal & Neonatal Care.

The training was facilitated by a team of experienced medical professionals, including: Dr. Irowa Omoregie – OBGYN and Head of Department: Obstetrics & Gynecology,

Federal University of Health Sciences Otukpo (FUHSO), Benue State, Nigeria; Dr. Nana Emeribe – Public Health Physician and U-VOL Foundation Lead Volunteer

Health Programs Coordinator; Grace Ohepo & Ene Adakole – Nurse Midwives from FUHSO; Oluwafemi Amusa – Medical Student & Health Programs Intern, U-VOL Foundation; Oladotun Ajayi – Public Health Nurse & U-VOL Volunteer.