Federal Government of Nigeria has set aside July 25th of each year in recognition of the contribution of Nigerians in the Diaspora to national development and to celebrate the Diaspora who have achieved feats in various fields of endeavour.
It is also aimed at reviewing areas requiring improvement, encourage interaction and dialogue on matters relating to the Diaspora.
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission NIDCOM in collaboration with the Nigerians in Diaspora Organization NIDO, the Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa DTCA and the Nigerians in Diaspora Alumni Network NiDAN is therefore organizing the 2019 National Diaspora Day Celebrations.
The Co-Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee, Sule Yakubu Bassi said that the Nigeria Diaspora Day 2019 will start with the arrival of delegates, accreditation and registration on July 24th, while the Formal Opening and Technical Sessions will hold on July 25th at the PTDF conference Hall.