Nigerians in Diaspora Organization was formed by President Olusegun Obasanjo in 2000* as an umbrella organization that brings all other Nigerian organizations together to have one voice to impact Nigeria positively by investing in her academically, financially and strategically for the betterment and improvement of Nigeria. NIDO is a non partisan, non religious, non tribal, non profit organization with a 501c3 status and are headquartered in Washington, DC.
The Nigerians in Diaspora Organization Americas (NIDOA) is the umbrella not-for-profit, nonpartisan, non-religious and non-tribal organization for all Nigerian professionals and entrepreneurs in Countries in the Northern and Southern America continents with chapters in the USA, Canada and Brazil.
NIDOA was formed in 2000-2001 with a mission to harness the tremendous skill, exposure, expertise and knowledge-base of Nigerians in the diaspora with a view to using this as a resource base to promote socio-economic and infrastructural development in Nigeria.
• We create a robust platform for Nigerians living in the Americas to network, connect and collaborate with each other for individual and collective success in the continent.
• We organize programs including information sessions, workshops and mentorships to improve the knowledge base of our members.
• We organize local and regional conferences to socialize, educate ourselves and celebrate individual and group successes.
• We work at advancing the influence of Nigerian professionals which can in turn accelerate positive policy changes in our Americas and Nigeria.
• We liaise and collaborate with the Nigerian government through Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) and NIDO world-wide to identify opportunities for synergy between our organisations and Nigeria.
• Achieve personal development through information sessions, workshops and mentorship programs.
• Take advantage of the opportunity to connect with a large number of Nigerian professionals and entrepreneurs locally and across North and South America.
• Be part of a strong resource network across various industries and business sectors that relate to your improvement and that of Nigeria.
• Join in the celebration of your success and that of others.
• Enjoy the opportunity to participate in local community philanthropic endeavours.
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