Ahead of this year’s Nigeria Diaspora Day, the Federal Government says they will take a different approach in the celebration especially in the area of mentorship and services from the Diaspora.
Permanent Secretary, Political Affairs, Office of the Secretary to Government of the Federation, Ambassador Olukunle Bamgbose made this known when he received Commandant General, Nigerians in Diaspora Mentoring Corps, NIDMECORP - Alistair Soyode who is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BEN Television London, in his office in Abuja.
Dr Alistair Soyode and Ambassador Olukunle Bamgbose
Dr Alistair Soyode and Ambassador Olukunle Bamgbose
The Permanent Secretary said it is time for the Diasporans to contribute their quota through community engagements, volunteering on projects and help in the development of the country, adding that the Federal Government will support any professional person who wishes to come back home to serve his fatherland through volunteering service.
Bamgbose while commending Soyode for his support and services to the nation, pledge to work with NIDMECORP to ensure a successful Diaspora Day come July 25, 2016.
He also called on other Diaspora organisations to key into the project and start making preparation towards the Day.
Soyode in his response, noted that his organisation will help in mobilising and publicising the event to make this year's Diaspora Day a huge success.
It was agreed that the Diaspora Day will be used towards a volunteering Week scheme under the offices of NNVS whose Director is Mr Tor Tsavar. The scheme will provides places where Diasporans can volunteer to support, such as the IDP camps, environmental projects and in mobilising experts for human capacity developments and training.