President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians living abroad to contribute their expertise and resources toward consolidating national development and building a stronger, more prosperous country.

The president made the appeal on Thursday at the Kahala Hotel and Resort, Yokohama, Japan, during an interactive session with select members of the Nigerian community on the sidelines of the ongoing Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9).

According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu assured the diaspora that “Nigeria is on the rise again” under his leadership.

Emphasizing that leadership is about “thinking and doing”  blending visionary ideas with practical action he said his administration is focused on driving stability, unity, and growth.

“I am happy to listen to you. I’m happy to report that many of our people are returning home. Yes, for economic reasons, some people might decide to stay away; it’s a fundamental right of the individual. But for the economic growth and opportunities available in Nigeria, don’t stay away. Your contribution is very much needed. If you stay away, who will build it?” Tinubu asked.

He further urged Nigerians in the diaspora to remain good ambassadors by projecting the country positively in their engagements.

“If we don’t join hands and work together, then we’ve lost the hope of being the leaders we are supposed to be,” he added.