The Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr James Christoff has said that the Nigerian community in Canada is taking up its own place and really contributing in all aspects.
Christoff, who stated this when he paid a visit to the Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon (Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa in Abuja, said the Nigerians in Canada are making an impact economically, culturally, politically and socially, a statement by the NiDCOM Spokesperson, Mr. Gabriel Odu disclosed.
The High Commissioner further said the visit became necessary as a result of the growing and impressive Nigerian diaspora population in Canada, and the need to collectively harness and channel the good energy to the benefit of both countries.
According to the envoy, “I look forward to working with the NIDCOM Boss over the coming months to really bring a light to a very important part of Canada’s overall culture bearing in mind that Canada is an immigrant country “.
He was also full of commendation for Nigeria’s entertainment and creative industry
Responding, the NiDCOM boss said there is a huge diaspora population in Canada making Nigeria proud in all endeavours, and they are also actively involved in investments and projects back in Nigeria.
She also noted that the Commission has put some programmes in place such as the Nigerian Diaspora Investment Summit, the National Diaspora Day, Diaspora Investment Trust Fund, Diaspora Housing Program, Diaspora Data Mapping, among others to see how they can engage with Diasporas, especially the younger generation to contribute and give back to the country.
The conversation also touched on the recent killings of two Nigerians who were guards at a nightclub in Canada, the Ambassador said the matter is being thoroughly investigated
