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THE DAY THE SUN STOOD STILL FOR IGBO´S ELECTION IN HAMBURG – Chiedu OBAYI It was one of the most glamorous and ubiquitous election in our modern time. The premier Igbo union  in Diaspora , NZUKO NDIGBO  Hamburg  Germany  had  a peaceful and transparent election on the 15th July 2017 with a good number of International observers  including  Professor  Anthony  Onyishi  who represented the  President of OHAN`EZE NDI IGBO ,Dr, John  NWODO  Jr . It was a day set not for unproductive sing songs or monotonous rhetoric but for the actualization of Igbo unity in Hamburg. A large number of…

The Nigeria’s Diaspora Bond And Community in a Complex Economic Environment Since the subscription of the recently concluded $300 million Nigerians in Diaspora bond issued by the Nigerian Debt Management Office (DMO) without the participation of Nigerians in Diaspora, many Nigerians in the Diaspora have been calling on the DMO to issue another Diaspora Bond to be exclusively subscribed by Nigerians in Diaspora. These calls appear an indication of a misconception of what a bond is and whether some Nigerians in the Diaspora are not mistaking a bond for an investment fund. This apparent misunderstanding has necessitated the need to…

“NIDO leadership has the ability and the gusto to take on its own fight and defend the interest of its constituency despite the perceived disarray of its rank and file. Despite the powerful lobby NIDO succeeded in bringing back its status as the lead Diaspora partner in the implementation of the Diaspora Commission and equal representation of the Diaspora on the Governing Board” Talks for a Nigerian Diaspora Commission began more than 10 years ago. Some of us felt that a full-fledged Ministry for Diaspora Affairs was more like it but do not mind making a starting point with a…

5 Unanswered Questions: An Open letter to Dr. Abraham Nwankwo Director-General  Debt Management Office – By Dr. Kazeem Bello (Private Equity and Wealth Management Executive) New Jersey/New York, USA Dear Dr. Nwankwo, Please accept our congratulations for successfully steering the boat of the DMO for the period of in-service to the nation. My attention is drawn to your short but loaded response to several boil ups from the Diasporans. It is surely not unexpected and as a former Diasporan, you will understand the frustration being exhibited by the Diasporans on the whole issue of this Bond. I have shared my…

Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe (NIDOE): Condolence Message to families and friends of victims of yet another senseless act of terrorism in Manchester                                                                                                                                              The Nigerians In Diaspora Organization (NIDO) Europe join the rest of the world to expressly condemn the unwarranted horrific of yet another senseless act of terrorism in Manchester on Monday 22nd May 2017 in which over 20 innocent people were killed and several dozens injured. Our Heartfelt condolences to families and friends of victims of this yet another senseless act of terrorism in Manchester. We pray the souls of all the departed shall rest in peace…

PRESS STATEMENT INVITATION TO NIDOE/ AfricanTide INTERNATIONAL PROJECT SUMMIT GERMANY 2017 Development Cooperation (Nigeria-Europe)   In collaboration with AfricanTide Germany, Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe (NIDOE) is pleased to invite you to its international project summit holding in Dortmund Germany from 25-27 May 2017. The Board of Trustees of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe is desirous to supporting the economic regeneration efforts of the federal Government of Nigeria in general and the Nigerian-Diaspora oriented projects in particular. The passage of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission Bill is an attestation of the indispensable nature of the Nigerian Diaspora in general and…

Press Release NIDO Worldwide Leadership Commends the Distinguished Senate President Dr, Bukola Saraki and the 8th NASS for Passing the Diaspora Commission Bill on March 30, 2017 NIDO Worldwide Leadership hereby commends the 8th Senate under the leadership of the Distinguished Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki for passing the Diaspora Commission Bill on March 30, 2017.  Special recognition to Senator Rose Okoji Oko, the Chairman for Senate Committee for Diaspora & Civil Societies and Honorable Rita Orji, Chairman for House Committee on Diaspora Matters for championing the passage of the Bill in the Senate. This is a remarkable feat…

“Call for Nominations for 100 Most Influential Africans in Germany 2016/2017” The editorial focus of this year´s annual prestigious 100 list will be dedicated to Africans in Germany who´s activities and projects are geared towards realizing the goals of the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent (Recognition, Justice, Development) in Germany. This is in addition to Africans in Germany active in social advocacy, development cooperation, politics, business, sports, show biz and entertainment industry for the visibility of Africans in Germany. One of the 100 persons will emerge as the Man or Woman of the Year.  Also from…

Rains of Emotions and tributes as Mrs. Sadat Hassan and her Immigration team says goodbye to Germany after concluding their tour of duty It was a marathon week for Mrs. Sadat Hassan and her immigration team (Mr. Innocent Nwkocha and Mr. Uche Onuoha) from the Embassy of Nigeria Berlin, Germany as they were hosted to one sent forth reception after another by friends, colleagues and Nigerian organizations. Last Saturday, 25th March 2017 at reception Hall of Jesus Miracle Harvest Church Int., Koloniestr. 29, D-13359 Berlin, Germany, it was the turn of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDOE) Germany to say…

Send Forth Reception for Mrs. Sadat Hassan (Immigration Attaché I Germany) Dear Friends, recall- Mrs. Hassan was Awarded as one of Nigeria’s most outstanding Leaders of the Year in the Diaspora (Germany) 2014, by NIDO Germany in recognition of her invaluable and outstanding contributions in re-positioning work value at the immigration Department of the Embassy of Nigeria Berlin, Germany and for her  dedication to the affairs of Nigerians in Germany. Mrs. Hassan led her team to introduce simple but effective systems of service delivery to help dignify Nigerians at the Embassy, including separating consular section for Nigerians, Mother /Children care section, quick…