President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to woo more Nigerians in the diaspora to invest in the nation’s economy.
Dr. Olusegun Aderemi, the Royal
Eminence of the Atayero Royal
Family, Aramoko Kingdom, Ekiti State, gave the charge on Monday while commenting on the perception of Nigerians abroad about the Nigeria.
He noted that what most successful Nigerians in the diaspora need is assurance that their investments would be safe even when there’s transition from one administration to another.
The CEO of Automatic Fit and Energy Limited, a company providing auto express services, in partnerships with NNPC and Michelin Tyres, disclosed that if the President Tinubu could persuade Nigerians in the diaspora to invest in any sector of their choice, the nation’s economy would experience a geometrical rise in growth and development.
Dr. Aderemi, who is a member of the Society for Corporate Governance of Nigeria, called on Nigerians abroad to invest in the economy of their various states.
He noted that it’s Nigerians that could develop the nation, saying it’s important for Nigerians to explore and exploit the vast investment opportunities abound in the country, which he said would encourage foreign investors to put their money in the nation’s economy.
A Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants, Nigeria, Dr. Aderemi urged President Tinubu to avail Nigerians in each nation he visits all available policies put in place to allow seamless take-off of businesses.
He said: “It is pertinent to inform President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that most successful Nigerians abroad need the assurance that when they invest their money, it would not go down the drain due change in government.
“They are willing to invest in the country, but assurance must be given in terms of government policies that would not undermine the safety of their investments irrespective of change of administration.
“So, there’s need for Mr. President to encourage them by reeling out what they stand to benefit in terms of economic incentives that would make them start off their businesses seamlessly.
“I want to urge Nigerians in the diaspora to consider investing in the country, at least in their various states to provide job opportunities and enhance economic growth and development of the states.
“The scheduled state visit of the President to the United Kingdom(UK) between March 18, and 19, 2026 is another opportunity to interface with investors,. particularly Nigerians resident in the UK, and woo them to invest in our economy.”
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