The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, has reemphasised the important role of the Nigerian Diaspora in the United Kingdom and pledged more collaboration with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission .
The High Commissioner further stressed the need for enhanced trade and investment between both countries.
Speaking during a courtesy call to Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, and some Management staff in the Office in Abuja, Montgomery stated further that the UK-Africa Summit scheduled to hold in May in the City of London is a strategic opportunity to galvanise trade and investments for both countries and the African continent at large.
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He commended NIDCOM for initiating programmes such as the Diaspora investment summit and several others.
Dabiri-Erewa welcomed collaboration with the British High Commission and reiterated Nigerias commitment to continue to enhance engagement with the Diaspora.
She also underscored the imperatives of cultural exchanges, advocating the revival of the Cultural Roadshow initially slated for 2020 but deferred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Outlining the Commission’s activities and programmes, Dabiri-Erewa seized the opportunity to emphasise the importance of creating comprehensive sensitisation and awareness for Nigerians planning to migrate to the UK.
She said: “We can’t stop migration, but as a government, we will create an enabling environment.
“Nigeria and the UK Government should have an MOU, particularly on migration of health workers.”
Dabiri-Erewa expressed optimism ahead of the UK- Africa Investment Summit in London and the role of the Nigerians in the UK in playing a catalytic role in bolstering partnerships between the UK, Nigeria and the African continent.