Vice President Shettima Engages Diaspora Investors at UNGA

Engr. Stella Ifeoma Okengwu met with Nigeria's Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, during the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. She described him as approachable and attentive, particularly when discussing the challenges faced by the Nigerian diaspora in investing back home.

Their conversation shifted from investment statistics to personal experiences, emphasizing the desire of Nigerian-Americans to contribute to Nigeria's development. Okengwu expressed the frustrations of diaspora investors who encounter roadblocks despite their commitment to bringing resources and opportunities to Nigeria.

She noted that Vice President Shettima listened with genuine compassion, reinforcing the need for Nigeria to recognize its diaspora not just as remittance senders but as valuable investors and professionals with access to global resources. This encounter highlighted the importance of listening in leadership and the potential of the diaspora in Nigeria's economic growth.