The Indian envoy expressed his eagerness to collaborate with the Commission to successfully share the Indian diaspora experience, adding that the diaspora was a very positive force to India’s development
The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Balasubramanian has lauded the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM), for building a strong link with her diaspora in the last three years of its establishment.
He stated this during a visit to the Chairperson, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in Abuja. The Indian envoy expressed his eagerness to collaborate with the Commission to successfully share the Indian diaspora experience, adding that the diaspora was a very positive force to India’s development. He also said that more than 60,000 Indians have made Nigeria their home across the 36 states of the country, with a larger number residing in Lagos.
The Indian High Commissioner added that the relationship between both countries has remained robust and cordial even before Nigeria got her independence, stressing that there are more than 135 Indian companies in Nigeria and nearly 20 billion dollars worth of investment generated in Nigeria.
Chairperson of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa assured the Indian High Commissioner that the new engagement would enhance socio-cultural exchanges and fast-track the development of the two countries
The High Commissioner maintained that continuity and change were a part of life for Indians while collaboration was a great step to the development of India and Nigeria adding that three to four generations of Indians were in Nigeria and were settling well into the system.
The NIDCOM Chairperson, (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, welcomed the collaboration, and said: “Life is about learning, as long as you are a human being, you should always be ready to learn,” and pointed out that there was a lot to draw from India and her Diaspora. She assured the Indian High Commissioner that the new engagement would enhance socio-cultural exchanges and fast-track the development of the two countries.
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