The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Americas (NiDOA) has reaffirmed its commitment to connecting talent, mobilising resources, and contributing meaningfully to the growth of Nigeria and its host communities. This commitment was made during the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), held from October 30 to 31 in Washington, D.C. The AGM, organised with the support of the Nigerian Embassy, marked NiDOA's renewed commitment to fostering unity, transparency, and national growth.
According to Toni Ogbanufe, NiDOA's general secretary, the AGM examined governance, leadership, economic empowerment, diaspora engagement, and institutional partnerships. The issues discussed centred on fostering unity, organisational growth, constitutional review to promote transparency and accountability, as well as good governance. The organisation aims to prioritise youth mentorship, leadership development, professional networking, and community service.
The AGM featured the presentation of an award by the NiDOA Board of Trustees chairman to the ambassador of Nigeria to the U.S., who was represented by the Deputy Chief of Mission, Bukar Hamman. A major highlight of the AGM was the collective decision to follow up on the composition, leadership, and terms of reference of the proposed governance and conflict resolution committees.
Sunday Okemini, Head of Consular Affairs at the Nigerian Embassy, stressed the need for deeper collaboration among NiDOA members as a means of achieving their targets. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), expressed the hope that the goal of diaspora voting could be achieved in the future, urging members of the organisation to continue advocating for it.
The AGM, which attracted NiDOA chapter leaders physically and virtually from across the Americas, proposed an annual Nigerian Day celebration in major U.S. cities for further consideration. The organisation also decided to organise a structured constitutional and bylaw awareness campaign to sensitise a broader group of organisational leaders, improve future event registration, and enhance participation and communication procedures.
NiDOA's commitment to connecting talent and contributing to Nigeria's growth is in line with its goal of fostering unity, transparency, and national growth. The organisation's efforts aim to promote economic empowerment, particularly among young Nigerians, and enhance cultural identity and well-being of compatriots.
The NiDOA AGM concluded with a renewed commitment to its objectives, and the organisation is expected to continue playing a significant role in promoting Nigeria's growth and development. The event demonstrated NiDOA's dedication to its mission and its determination to make a positive impact on the lives of Nigerians and its host communities.
Key points
- NiDOA reaffirms commitment to connecting talent, mobilising resources, and contributing to Nigeria's growth.
