Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has commended the 17 million Nigerians in the Diaspora for their exceptional contributions towards the socio-economic development of Nigeria.
Speaking at the event to mark this year’s Diaspora Day celebration in Abuja, with the theme “Diaspora Engagement in Global challenging Times for National Development” Governor Ugwuanyi said the topic was aptly chosen in view of contemporary economic and social challenges facing many countries in the world including Nigeria.
The governor, represented by his Special Adviser on Diaspora, Mrs. Olangwa Ezekwu, expressed delight that the event was designed to facilitate engagements among Diaspora’s with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of governments, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and all important stakeholders in the implementation of the national framework for the effective engagement of Diaspora’s for national development.
The governor disclosed that his administration had continued to follow the examples set by the Federal Government to establish policies, legislations and embark on projects aimed at enhancing Diaspora engagement for the overall benefit of the nation.
He said the state government had set up numerous projects in the health, education, housing and other sectors in that regard.
Ugwuanyi commended President Muhammadu Buhari, who was represented at the event by his Chief of Staff, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, for instituting the remarkable celebration.