The Nigerian authorities has given assurances to Nigerians dwelling in Ghana of renewed engagement, dedication and dedication to addressing a plethora of challenges confronting them.
The assurances got by the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Fee, NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa at a Townhall Assembly with Nigerians in Ghana on the sidelines of the African Diaspora Discussion board, DAF, Award 2024 in Accra, Ghana.
The NIDCOM boss whereas clarifying one of many many questions bordering on the latest relocation of the Fee to the Ministry of International Affairs, defined that the company is already a part of the Ministry of International Affairs, and its operations have been seamless.
She additionally prompt that the mixing into the Ministry might strengthen the Fee and improve engagement as a result of it would now be an company.
Different questions requested by individuals included the very excessive residence allow charges charged in Ghana, inflow of trafficked under-aged women and boys, the standing of Nigerian merchants in Ghana, and the necessity to have a complete listing of accredited universities to stop Nigerian college students from being victims of unapproved universities.
Additionally they counseled the Minister of Inside, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo for his improvements in passport utility processes.
Dabiri-Erewa additionally offered insights into NiDCOM’s programmes such because the forthcoming launch of the Diaspora Housing Mortgage Scheme scheduled for April.
She emphasised that the Federal Authorities, by the Federal Mortgage Financial institution, will supply a N50 million mortgage to assist residence possession in Nigeria for residents residing overseas.
She stated, “This initiative goals to empower Nigerians overseas to personal houses in Nigeria, excluding Lagos and Abuja, at beneficial charges.”
Dabiri-Erewa highlighted different NiDCOM initiatives such because the Diaspora Funding Summit, Diaspora Quarterly Lecture, Nationwide Diaspora Day, and Nationwide Diaspora Benefit Award, as a platform to deal with the challenges encountered by Nigerians residing in Ghana.
In his remarks, Ambassador Usman Aliyu Bakori, Head of Mission, expressed appreciation to Dabiri-Erewa for prioritising Diaspora points and for promptly addressing their issues every time known as upon.
He additionally welcomed the housing scheme proposal, stating, “We worth your insights. Nigerian residents in Ghana abide by the regulation. Whereas we face occasional challenges, we try to handle them. We attraction to the Federal Authorities for monetary assist, particularly contemplating the fluctuating change charges affecting our operations in Ghana.”
