The National Commander of Man O’ War Nigeria, NC Adedamola Gbenga mipm mss msr, paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) headquarters in Abuja today, strengthening ties for impactful diaspora engagement.
In a strategic move to reshape Nigeria’s global image and deepen ties with diaspora communities, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, has thrown her weight behind Man O’ War Nigeria’s newly launched Diaspora Engagement Strategy.
Representing Dabiri-Erewa, the Secretary to the Commission, Dr. Sule Yakubu Bassi, highlighted that the initiative aligns perfectly with NiDCOM’s overarching mission to position the Nigerian diaspora as a key driver of national development. 
“With over 20 million Nigerians abroad,18 million in the modern diaspora and 2 million in the historic African diaspora the potential for engagement is both vast and strategic. The diaspora is not merely a demographic but a formidable resource pool contributing across critical sectors such as health, ICT, culture, sports, and investment,” Bassi remarked.
He reiterated NiDCOM’s dedication to partnerships that foster unity, strengthen diaspora relations, and propel national development. Bassi also emphasized ongoing initiatives, including the National Diaspora Policy, Diaspora Data Mapping Portal, Nigerian Diaspora Investment Summit, and the Nigerian Diaspora Mortgage Scheme.
Commending the Man O’ War initiative as timely and impactful, Bassi pledged NiDCOM’s full support for collaborative efforts that promote national reorientation, citizenship education, and active engagement of Nigerians abroad.
National Commander Adedamola Gbenga outlined Man O’ War Nigeria’s vision to tackle misinformation and reshape global narratives about Nigeria through direct outreach and dialogue with the diaspora.
He announced the creation of a dedicated Diaspora Command within Man O’ War Nigeria, tasked with informing diaspora communities about government initiatives, fostering patriotic discourse, and promoting investment in the nation.
“We are focused on person-to-person engagement and constructive dialogue. Our mission is to rekindle trust, strengthen civic responsibility, and inspire national pride among Nigerians in the diaspora,” NC Adedamola stated.
He reaffirmed Man O’ War Nigeria’s commitment established by an Act of Parliament to leadership development and good citizenship, aiming the organisation’s readiness to complement the Federal Government’s nation-building efforts both at home and abroad.
Signed,
ANC Ibrahim Bello
ANC, Public Relations, Communication and Media
Man O’ War Nigeria
National Command
