No Place Like Home, Tinubu Tells Nigerians In Diaspora

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians who relocated abroad to always remember that there is no place like home.

He recalled that he once lived and worked abroad but returned home to contribute his quota to build the country.

The President, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, spoke at the 2024 National Diaspora Day Celebrations in Abuja on Thursday.

Tinubu said he expected those abroad to bring back their experiences to support his development agenda.

He said, “As someone who once lived and worked abroad, I can attest that migration can be transformative and serious.  In the 1970s, I went to the United States, where I studied and worked, before returning to Nigeria to contribute to nation-building.

“I, therefore, urge our citizens who relocate abroad to remember that there is no place like home. We expect them to bring back their experiences to support our development agenda. “

Tinubu said the government would not hold anything against Nigerians who travelled abroad to seek better opportunities.The President, however, urged them not to forget their country.

Tinubu said, “As we celebrate our diaspora community, we must acknowledge the implication of this phenomenon for our collective growth.  We cannot begrudge our citizens who are seeking better opportunities abroad, but we must urge them not to forget their homeland.”