The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund(TETFund), Mr. Sonny Echono, says the organization is willing to fund education centres and facilities for Nigerians in Diaspora to feel comfortable to use and to promote the exploits of the Nigerian Diaspora Community.
Mr. Echono stated this when the Chairman/CEO, (NIDCOM) Hon (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa visited his office in Abuja, the Commission’s Spokesperson, Mr. Gabriel Odu said.
The TETFund helmsman who commended the NiDCOM boss for her laudable efforts in harnessing potentials of the Nigerian Diaspora, noted that Nigeria is ripe to domesticate the knowledge and impact of its Diaspora.
He further stated that the partnership between the two organizations will initiate, promote and assist the Diaspora in bringing back home modern research and innovation techniques, “With a conscious policy supporting Diaspora engagements, it is time for transformative actions”, he added.
Earlier, the NiDCOM boss, Dabiri-Erewa spoke on brain circulation and the need for TETFund to key into efforts being made by NiDCOM to achieve good success in that regard.
