Aims and objectives

Aims and Objectives of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organization(NIDO) Africa Egypt Chapter

All Nigerians off-shore of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a Diaspora but not a member of NIDO as an organization.

NIDO was formed in USA in 2001 under former President Obasanjo.

NIDO Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania operates independently as Continents. NIDO is recognized by the Federal Republic of Nigeria under the Act of the Nigeria Diaspora Commission (NDCOM) since June, 2017.

All Country Chapter membership is under the Continental Chairmanship. The independent Continental body has the sole right to admit or suspend a Chapter.
Continental Chairmen and it’s Secretary General made up NIDO Worldwide and establishes NIDO Worldwide Rotational Chairman and Secretary General. The NIDO Worldwide has the sole right to admit and suspend a Continental body.

The NIDO Worldwide is structured to achieve the following aims:

  1. Promote Nigeria
  • Promote, support and encourage global trade awareness and moral consciousness that promote positive business climate between Nigeria and host countries.
  • Improve image of Nigeria to reinforce business and investment opportunities
  1. Utilize Nigerian Diaspora Resources
  • Leverage Nigerian Diaspora economic, human, and technology resources for Nigeria’s development.
  • To promote the spirit of patriotism amongst Nigerians living in host counties and encourage their participation in the affairs of Nigeria.
  • To encourage Nigerians living in Diaspora to be good and law-abiding citizens.

2. Promote Information sharing

  • Promote knowledge transfer and information sharing among all Nigerians in the host counties, and the public and private sectors in Nigeria.
  • To establish and maintain close liaison with the Nigerian and host governments and other representative bodies having objectives similar in whole or in part to NIDO Worldwide.
  • To assist in promoting and enhancing a good image for Nigeria in the international arena in all areas, by whatever ethical and legitimate means that are feasible.

3. Provide cooperation and guidance

  • To encourage contacts and networking amongst Nigerians living in Africa, Asia, Europe, Americas and Oceania and as well as with community groups, voluntary organizations, government departments, statutory and non statutory authorities, businesses, individuals and all other organizations, and in particular based on pressing social, economic, democratic and cultural issues in Nigeria.
  • Provide linkages, policy input, and guidance to government.
  • To serve as advisers and partners to the Nigerian government and other corporate bodies on specific matters of business, social, economic and cultural initiatives in the interest of Nigerians and Nigeria.

4. Create Opportunities

  • To develop a record list of Nigerian professionals in the host counties, whose background, experience and contact could help facilitate the development of Nigeria.
  • To encourage and facilitate Nigerian professionals and any other humanitarian organizations in host countries to undertake free voluntary service in Nigeria.
  • To assist the investment plans of Nigerians in Diaspora , who wish to invest in the Nigerian economy; and also facilitate Nigerian professionals in Diaspora who wish to take up positions in Nigerian Public or Private sector.
  • To serve as technical advisers, partners and act as catalysts with Nigeria with respect to development of policies, organization and implementation of social and economic programmes.
  • On specific requests from Government, NGOs and other bodies, incorporated or unincorporated, to provide services or give advice on specific matters of social, economic or cultural projects in the interest of Nigerians and Nigeria.

This is a reminder of what NIDO is about. Please read digest and ask questions if you wish.

This is to guide us aright about what we represent.