Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, has called on Nigerians migrating abroad not to forget their roots, urging them to contribute positively to the development of their home country, Nigeria.
The NiDCOM boss spoke at a Ramadan Lecture organised by No Dull Moment in Islam with the theme: “The Intricacies of Japa Syndrome.”
In her lecture, Dabiri-Erewa acknowledged that migration is a fundamental human right and a long-standing global phenomenon, but emphasised that the greater challenge lies in making migration a journey of impact, not abandonment.
She said that migration is not wrong, as even Prophet Muhammad (SAW) migrated from Makkah to Madinah for a better life, but returned to rebuild his homeland.
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She stressed that the focus should not be on stopping migration, but on ensuring that Nigerians abroad stay connected and give back to the development of their home country.
She highlighted the remarkable achievements of Nigerians in the diaspora, noting that 70 percent of Black doctors in the Diaspora are Nigerians, while countless others are excelling in technology, business, sports, and entertainment.
Recently, Morotoluwa Ojomoh, a Nigerian, who won the Super Bowl Championship, returned home to a grand welcome by the Nigerian Government.
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