Abuja (Sundiata Post) – The Federal government will on Thursday April 5th inaugurate the Nigeria Economic Diplomacy Initiative (NEDI) at the State House Abuja.
”This diplomatic initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP).
Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this on Tuesday in a statement signed by its spokesman, Dr Tope Elias Fatile
Fatile explained that NEDI was an initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.
The initiative he said was also supported by Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission and the Nigerian Export Promotion Council.
”The initiative aims at spurring economic growth and development through facilitation of market access, Foreign Direct Investment, cross-border trade and recruitment of skilled Nigerians in diaspora for national development.
”NEDI leverages on online technology and on existing infrastructure in Nigerian Missions across the world,” he said.
According to him the platform is divided into two parts – NEDI Business and NEDI professionals.
”NEDI Business matches Nigerian Businesses with business opportunities around the world.
”NEDI Professional serves as a one-stop shop for recruiting and engaging Nigerian professionals in the diaspora for national development,” he said.