Ebonyians in the UK and other Diasporans Tapping into Nigeria’s Untapped Wealth, the Diaspora

Nigeria’s brain ‘drain’, has turned to brain ‘train’; we must now work to translate it to brain ‘gain’ for Nigeria. - Chief Bimbo Roberts Folayan MBCS CITP Ken Olisa OBE FRSA FBCS Chairman Restoration Partners - Technology Investment Bankers Helen Grant MP Tory Conservative MP for Maidstone & The Weald Scientist Phillip Emegwali Adebayo Ogunlesi Chairman/CEO Gatwick Airport Authority Claire Ighodalo CBE Non-exective Director of Lloyds of London Tapping into Nigeria’s Untapped Wealth, the Diaspora

Nigerians contribute immensely to the development of the countries they live… If properly engaged, they will leverage their knowledge, networks and vast resources for Nigeria’s development  Political  Economic  Socio-cultural  Technology Ken Olisa OBE FRSA FBCS Chairman Restoration Partners - Technology Investment Bankers

An Overview of the UK Diaspora What can 300,000 DBLs achieve? Overview The Diaspora in the UK is fragmented along country and tribal lines as well as on political and a socio-economic basis. This results in isolated silos of people who generally do not meet or communicate well. CANUK The High Commission, working with CANUK has a strong and growing knowledge of the location, number and interests of their Diaspora populations. The Diaspora has a very high level of contact with people at home. Estimate number of Nigerians in UK 2m-3m Nigerians 1m families 200k – 300k Business Leaders “Diaspora Business Leaders” defined:- A DBL is someone who owns or runs a business or organisation that employs people either in the UK or in Africa. 4

To be effective in engaging the global network of Nigerians in diaspora, we propose you build on CANUK’s impact in the UK by establishing a regional network of umbrella organisations that the various diaspora groups representing Nigerians can belong to. AMERICA CANADA SOUTH AMERICA AFRICA UK EUROPE ASIA CHINA AUSTRALIA Nigerian Diaspora Commission HQ, Abuja

The Diaspora are looking to engage NDDIS research indicates that Nigerians in UK are looking for business and development projects that can enable them – To share in the Nigerian Economic Growth – To create wealth for family/retirement platform – To contribute constructively to “their communities at home.” – Provide them with a “base” in two countries – BUT THEY DON’T KNOW HOW TO DO THIS 6

NIGREIAN DIASPORA DIRECT INVESTMENT SUMMIT INSECURITY CORRUPTION UNEMPLOYMENT POWER SHORTAGE OTHER PROBLEMS POLITICAL INSTABILITY

THE CHANGE AGENDA MR PRESIDENT’S CORE PRIORITIES Security /Anti Corruption campaign Power Job Creation and More We shall quickly examine the best way to revive major industries and accelerate the revival and development of our railways, roads and general infrastructure. Innaugural Speech “ ”

NDDIS Sponsored by: In Partnership with: Nigeria High Commission United Kingdom Ministry of Trade and Investment

Nigeria UK Nigeria Diaspora The Diaspora As the Bridge Amplify Opportunities More Contacts, Easier Access, Greater Understanding

The Diaspora Conference Overview 1.The NDDIS is delivered through a (1) CONFERENCE, (2) EXHIBITION, (3) TRAINING and (4) DEAL ROOM MEETINGS 2. A two-day conference to be held in London APRIL States’ Investment and Business opportunities are explored 4.UK Business Networks bring new business, Finance and Tech opportunities 5.Opportunities in Nigeria are promoted and deals are signed 6.The Media and 1,000 – 2,000 Nigerian Diaspora delegates are informed 1.Larger Nigerian / UK businesses sponsor the opportunity 2.A follow up programme where Nigerians build widely-held wealth in Nigeria. 11

12 Smedan, mining etc. etc. Create Jobs Create Partnerships Non Oil Sector Export Potential Knowledge Transfer Technology Transfer Finance Experience Governance Infrastructure Development Education Health SME Development Investment Bringing Everyone together to promote opportunities

The Diaspora Can Help Create Jobs and join hands with the fixing of Nigeria CREATING JOBS IN A NEW NIGERIA

From Strategy to Implementation 2016 NDDIS Assemble 1,000 – 2,000 Business Leaders from the Diaspora and Nigeria over 2 days on Annual basis Host the Federal Govt, State Governors, Heads of Parastatals responsible for implementing investment and Job Creation strategy Invite key members of the UK govt and business community interested in trade opportunities in Nigeria Create Partnerships The 2016 Nigerian Diaspora Direct Investment Summit will connect the UK Diaspora Business Community, UK-based public, private & voluntary sector venture creators with Nigerian Business leaders and key decision-makers, and enablers with the sole purpose of creating job opportunities in Nigeria.

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