An integral part of the Council’s cardinal goal, as a service to the Nigerian community in the United States, is to facilitate economic development of Nigerians and their communities in America. The initiative also serves to promote industry and self-reliance, and to recognize distinguished individuals who have projected a positive “image” in their professional and community endeavors.

According to Wikipedia (as cited on the original page), 80 percent of African Americans (about 35 million) could have some ancestors from Nigeria. The USA has the world’s second largest Nigerian community, behind only Nigeria itself.

The economic strength of resident Nigerians and their families in the US has been conservatively estimated at one billion dollars. However, this economic strength has not been fully harnessed and focused for the greater economic development and empowerment of all Nigerians. An objective of the Council is to create a platform under which Nigerians can collectively attain socioeconomic advancement within the American free enterprise system.

The Diaspora Initiative aims to expand business networks, leverage trade and investment opportunities, exchange ideas and increase the flow of information. The Council provides an independent and shared networking platform for its members and leading diaspora business groups to meet and network.

Program descriptions are preserved from the original page. Current program activity and commitments require confirmation from the Council before being presented as active.