Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister Engages Diaspora in NYC

At a town hall meeting in New York, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Amb Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, called on Nigerians in the Diaspora to leverage their expertise, investments, and networks to advance Nigeria's development. The meeting, attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, emphasized the Federal Government's commitment to engaging with Nigerians abroad.

Odumegwu-Ojukwu highlighted the importance of the Diaspora as strategic partners in Nigeria's foreign policy, urging them to contribute beyond remittances by mentoring young Nigerians and fostering international business connections. She directed Nigerian embassies and consulates to be accessible and responsive to citizens' needs, while also encouraging respect for host country laws.

The minister reaffirmed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' dedication to citizen diplomacy and the necessity of trust and communication in Diaspora engagement.