President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to Nigerians in the diaspora, lauding their contributions as instrumental to the country’s progress and global standing.
Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Dr. George Akume, Tinubu delivered his message on Friday night during the 2025 National Diaspora Day celebration held in Abuja.
Addressing the gathering, the President described Nigerians living abroad as “ambassadors at large,” applauding their economic, intellectual, and social impact on national development.
“It is a great delight to address our over 20 million Nigerians in the diaspora on this auspicious occasion of the celebration of our National Diaspora Day 2025,” Tinubu said.
He maintained that the collective effort of Nigerians, both at home and abroad, is essential to the country’s advancement, stating, “Only Nigerians both at home and abroad can develop Nigeria.”
The National Diaspora Day, celebrated annually, is aimed at strengthening ties between Nigeria and its global citizens, and exploring ways to harness their expertise and resources for national development.
