Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe (NIDOE) has made significant strides in supporting underserved communities in Nigeria, with over N25 million spent on humanitarian projects in 2024 alone.
Chairman Bashir Obasekola shared these achievements during the organization’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), highlighting interventions in health and education.
*Health Initiatives*
NIDOE constructed boreholes across various states to improve access to clean water, addressing the critical issue of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).
Additionally, the organization distributed blood pressure monitors to aid early diagnosis and reduce sudden deaths from cardiovascular diseases.
*Education Support*
Diasporans donated assistive learning devices to the Pacelli School of the Blind in Lagos and covered West African Examination Council (WAEC) fees for Senior Secondary School students.
This reaffirms NIDOE’s commitment to inclusive education, ensuring financial constraints don’t hinder students’ aspirations.
*Human Development and Trade Promotion*
Obasekola emphasized NIDOE’s passion for creating opportunities for Nigerian businesses, strengthening commercial ties, and enhancing economic growth.
He noted that Nigerians abroad send over $20 billion annually, promoting trade, foreign direct investment, entrepreneurship, and knowledge transfer.
*NIDOE’s Growth and Leadership*
Under Obasekola’s leadership, NIDOE expanded from 13 to over 20 chapters. He appealed for peace during the Central Executive Committee (CEC) Election, condemning an emergency AGM by disgruntled members as an act of illegality.
NIDOE’s humanitarian projects have been ongoing for years and are set to expand, reaching more lives.
With a focus on influencing policy-making at local, state, and federal levels, NIDOE continues to promote cohesion and national development.
This remarkable effort demonstrates the organization’s dedication to supporting Nigeria’s development beyond diaspora remittances, which totaled $20.1 billion in 2022, the highest in sub-Saharan Africa.
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