“Don’t Forget To Assist Us At Home,” Buhari Tells Nigerians Leaving Abroad

Diaspora Nigerians have been urged by President Muhammadu Buhari to never forget to support Nigeria’s development.

When Buhari met with a select group of Nigerians in Lisbon, Portugal, on Wednesday, June 29, he urged them to continue acting as ambassadors for Nigeria.

On June 30, his media aide, Garba Shehu, issued the following statement: “In every field of human endeavour, be it the creative industries, sports, health, academia, Nigerians in the diaspora have thrived and leveraged their skills to raise our country’s profile higher, economically, socially, technologically, and culturally.

‘‘It is for these reasons that this Government established the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) to facilitate and support your engagement with our country for a win-win outcome in our effort to keep Nigerians united at home and abroad.

‘‘You must continue to be our ambassadors-at-large in your comportment, actions, and character. You must excel and be the best in all your endeavours. While here, you must also not forget home as you are the example we want to project to the rest of the world.’’

Buhari also asked Nigerians living abroad to make sure they utilize social media to advance national unity rather than instigate hatred.

He added, ‘‘Many countries, including our own, have had to take strong measures against some social media platforms to curb their excesses and prevent them from destabilizing our societies.

‘‘I, therefore, call upon you to use social media responsibly. We all want the best for our country and people, so let us strive to build, unite and prosper our nation and people and not to insult and incite from a safe and anonymous distance.’’