Nigerians in Diaspora Organization Americas, United States of America
About Nigerians in Diaspora Organization Americas, United States of America
In the late 1990s, there was a vibrant debate on the phenomenon of Brain-drain, the migration of skilled human resources for trade, education and greater opportunity mostly from developing countries to the West. This was the foreshadow of a series of deliberations between former Nigerian President, H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR and Nigerian professionals in the United States, in Atlanta, Georgia. These discussions focused on how to harness the talent and resources of Nigerians in Diaspora toward the economic and social development of Nigeria. Hence, the birth of the Nigerian in Diaspora Organization Americas, NIDOA.
Nigerians in Diaspora Organization Americas was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 2000-2001 in the District of Columbia and its headquarters to-date is in Washington DC. NIDO is the single representative body recognized by the Federal Government of Nigeria as the umbrella organization for Nigerians in the Diaspora. The Federal policy of Nigeria mandates all foreign missions overseas to support the development of the organization. NIDO provides a unique platform for intellectuals, technocrats, policy makers, workers and all Nigerians in Diaspora to present development propositions to the Government at all levels.
The core vision of NIDO Americas, USA is deeply rooted in the organization's firm belief that Diaspora Nigerians can positively dominate their immediate environment while making significant contributions to accelerate Nigeria’s development. NIDO Americas USA, seeks to develop effective modes - through programs, policies, and advocacy for members to access opportunities for harnessing their talents, expertise, and resources for personal development and nation building.
Our mission is to promote the spirit of patriotism, networking and cooperation among Nigerians in the United States, for their individual and collective success, and to mobilize the vast resources of manpower and machinery toward building a greater Nigeria.
Locations
Primary Office Location
3519 International Court, NW Washington DC 20008
(971) 373-6565
