Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will host a two-day Diaspora Economic Forum in London on 6–7 November, in a move designed to mobilise financial resources and technical expertise from Nigerians abroad to drive President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda.
The event, themed “Mobilising Diaspora Expertise and Capital for Nigeria’s Economic Revival,” comes as Africa’s largest economy undertakes wide-ranging fiscal and structural reforms aimed at stabilising public finances and restoring investor confidence. Tinubu’s government has embarked on politically sensitive measures such as fuel subsidy removal and exchange-rate liberalisation to curb deficits and attract foreign investment.
Organisers highlight that Nigeria’s diaspora community already contributes more than $20 billion annually in remittances, an amount equivalent to several percentage points of GDP. They argue that channeling part of this capital, together with the skills and networks of professionals abroad—into productive sectors such as infrastructure, energy, technology, manufacturing, and agriculture could provide the critical momentum needed to accelerate growth and job creation.
Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, the APC National Chairman, is expected to engage directly with investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals throughout the summit to discuss opportunities and address concerns. Senator Abu Ibrahim will unveil From Mandate to Reforms: Exploring Tinubu’s Blueprint for Nigeria, a publication outlining the administration’s achievements to date and its forward-looking economic policy trajectory. State governors and senior federal officials are also scheduled to present sector-specific investment prospects and incentives intended to reduce entry barriers and stimulate private-sector participation.
The London forum is being positioned as a key confidence-building measure, offering high-level networking opportunities and recognition of diaspora contributions to Nigeria’s development. Holding the event in a global financial hub underscores the APC’s intent to strengthen ties between Nigerian leadership and the diaspora while reassuring international markets of Nigeria’s commitment to reform.
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In an interview with The New Daily Prime at the APC’s Autumn General Meeting in Manchester on 13 September 2025, lead organiser Hon Dr Bernard Doro said the gathering aims to produce formal capital commitments, enhance policy dialogue between the government and diaspora stakeholders, and establish a dedicated Diaspora Investment and Skills Repatriation Desk at APC headquarters to track progress.
For the APC, mobilising diaspora capital and expertise is seen as vital for shoring up foreign exchange reserves, boosting employment, and sustaining reform momentum amid tight fiscal conditions and a competitive regional investment landscape.
Further details and registration information are available through the Nigeria Diaspora Cultural Alliance at www.ndica.uk.
