NIDCOM warns govt. ministries, others over phoney diaspora groups

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has issued a stern warning to government ministries, agencies, embassies, and high commissions to be cautious of phoney diaspora groups with apparent sinister and political ulterior motives, parading as authentic diaspora groups.

This was conveyed in a statement issued by the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit of NIDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun on Tuesday, January 2, in Abuja.

Part of the statement reads:

“ABUJA, JAN. 2, 2024: The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has warned all government Ministries, Agencies, Embassies and High Commissions as well as Diaspora groups to beware of phoney diaspora groups with apparent sinister and political ulterior motives, parading as authentic diaspora group.

“A statement by the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit of NIDCOM, Abdur-Rahman Balogun on Tuesday in Abuja specifically mentioned a group, Nigeria Diaspora Forum, (NDF) claimed it has established an office in Abuja for the welfare of Nigerians in the Diaspora.

“The so-called Forum, an arm of the Labour Party, masquerading as a diaspora group, is not even registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission.

“We are aware that all registered Political parties including the ruling party, APC, PDP, SDP, NNPP and even LP, etc have diaspora chapters and support groups outside the country and do work to promote and champion their party ideals.

“It is equally sinister that an unregistered body with the Corporate Affairs Commission will fraudulently and boldly announce the setting up of an office to oversee the welfare of Nigerians in Diaspora in Abuja.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>>