President Bola Tinubu has described Nigerians in the Diaspora as one of the nation’s greatest assets.
Tinubu gave the description on Friday night, while announcing new policy commitments to institutionalise diaspora contributions to the country’s healthcare system.
The President, represented by Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, delivered the keynote speech at the 2026 National Diaspora Day Celebrations and Merit Award Dinner.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event had as its theme, “Harnessing Global Diaspora Medical Expertise to Strengthen Local Health Systems for National Development”.
The annual event was organised by the Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM).
