Tinubu Sends Delegation to Promote Nigeria-Canada Economic Ties

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has appointed a delegation to represent the country at the maiden Nigeria Diaspora Investment Economic Conference in Toronto, Canada. The conference, themed 'Invest Nigeria, Thrive Abroad,' is scheduled for August 12-15.

The delegation will be led by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila and includes five state governors: Babagana Zulum of Borno State, Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State, Uba Sani of Kaduna State, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, and Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State.

The conference aims to promote economic partnerships between Nigeria and its diaspora community. According to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), it will connect international investors with 'investment-ready' opportunities across key sectors of Nigeria's economy, including agriculture, technology, manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, healthcare, and the digital economy.

The event is being organized by NiDCOM in collaboration with the Nigerian High Commission in Ottawa, the Canadian High Commission in Abuja, and other stakeholders. Discussions will focus on ways to strengthen bilateral economic relations between Nigeria and Canada through trade, investment, and diaspora engagement.