NiDCOM, NASENI Partner to Harness Diaspora Expertise for Innovation, Technology

NiDCOM, NASENI Partner to Harness Diaspora Expertise for Innovation, Technology
Dabiri-Erewa praised NASENI’s ongoing projects and pledged NiDCOM’s support
Halilu explained that his visit to NiDCOM was to present two new projects

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) have announced a partnership to leverage the expertise of Nigerians both at home and abroad in driving innovation, technology, and economic growth.

Eko Hot Blog reports that at a strategic meeting in Abuja, The Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, described the collaboration as a “timely intervention,” noting that it would connect local innovators with scientists, engineers, technologists, and entrepreneurs in the diaspora

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“This partnership will create opportunities for Nigerians everywhere to share ideas, skills, and experiences that can build a stronger, more innovative Nigeria, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” Dabiri-Erewa said.

She praised NASENI’s ongoing projects and pledged NiDCOM’s support, suggesting the agency’s participation in the 8th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) scheduled for November 11–13, 2025, in Abuja.

On his part, NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, highlighted some of the agency’s flagship initiatives, including Revolut, a payment platform serving thousands of Nigerians with affordable real-time transfers; the Innovation Hub and Incubation Programme, which supports scientists and innovators; and Delta-2, a partnership with the Czech Republic, now entering its third phase to boost international collaboration.

Halilu explained that his visit to NiDCOM was to present two new projects: a government-backed multi-currency payment platform with real-time monitoring, and a diaspora-focused programme aimed at mobilizing Nigerian professionals in science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship to contribute to economic development.

He also stressed the importance of NiDCOM’s diaspora database in achieving these goals.

Both agencies agreed to set up a joint working committee to identify priority areas of collaboration, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), as well as wider diaspora engagement.

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