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WHO WE ARE Established in 2000, Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO) in the Americas is a non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. that draws resources from the synergy of all Nigerian Professionals in the Diaspora, to instill ethical consciousness and civic responsibility that will enhance the socio-economic advancement of Nigerians and humanity in general. NIDO is currently focusing on: professional networking, social advocacy, education, healthcare, technological and economic empowerment, as well as skills and cultural exchange projects. NIDO is recognized by the Nigerian government as the umbrella organization for all Nigerians in the Americas and Caribbean including their community based organizations. In 2005, NIDO established an official charitable arm for the organization.

WHAT WE AIM FOR NIDO is organized to accomplish the following objectives:   Harness Nigerian Diaspora Resources Leverage Nigerian Diaspora economic, human, and technology resources for Nigeria’s development.   Build “Info”structure for Resource Sharing Promote knowledge transfer and information sharing among all Nigerians in the Diaspora, and the public and private sectors in Nigeria   Strengthen Collectiveness and Influence Mobilize vast support, and promote cooperation and networking among Nigerians in Diaspora Promote unity, ethnic understanding and communications between Nigerian organizations, corporations, and individuals in the Americas and Caribbean Promote civic awareness and advocacy in matters affecting, and issues vital to its constituency. Provide linkages, policy input, and guidance to government.   Promote Nigeria Enhance image of Nigeria to strengthen business, travel, and investment opportunities Promote, support and encourage global trade awareness and ethical consciousness that foster positive business climate between Nigeria and other nations

GET INVOLVED IN YOUR AREA NIDO chapters serve as the local and regional organizing vehicles for the central organization and its members. NIDO has a number of official and emerging chapters in the Americas and the Caribbean, which serve as the face and voice of the organization in the community. These chapters are active in the community. The following are highlights from two areas:   Atlanta Area: In Summer 2004, the NIDO Atlanta chapter held a successful workshop for Nigerians in the area on how to start and grow their businesses. The workshop, aimed at empowering Nigerians in America with enterprise tools, focused on issues such as business planning, financing and venture capital, and business law. The workshop was also an opportunity for Nigerian-owned businesses in the area to network, pitch their products and services, and create partnerships.   Minnesota: In 2004, a sizeable group of Nigerian professionals in Minneapolis took advantage of an informative seminar on Retirement Planning, hosted and facilitated by NIDO Minnesota in collaboration with financial planning professionals from the local area. Atlanta Chapter Certification Year: 2004   Chapter Contacts: Dr. Joseph Igietseme jbi8@cdc.gov   Ms. Folashade Arowoselu arowoselu@aol.com

A Community of Nigerians in the Diaspora who network on positive issues relating to the development of Nigeria and how they can contribute to ideas together. It serves as a vehicle or portal through which individual Nigerian and Nigerian professional organizations could work synergistically to ensure the success of current socio-economic reform initiatives.