The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called for deeper economic cooperation between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia ahead of the second edition of the Nigeria-Saudi Diaspora Investment and Tourism Exhibition Summit.

?Speaking on behalf of the NiDCOM Chairman/CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Commission’s Secretary, Dr. Sule Yakubu Bassi, highlighted the summit as a pivotal platform to address investment misconceptions, examine structural challenges, and unlock high-value opportunities across both markets.

The upcoming event follows the success of the inaugural 2019 edition, which attracted over 30 Saudi companies.

?The two-day exhibition, themed "The Misconceptions, Challenges, and Opportunities in Investing in Saudi Arabia and Nigeria Today," is scheduled for August 4–5, 2026, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.

?Hon. Abdulrahman Terab, NiDCOM's Head of Technology Transfer, Innovation, and Investment, emphasized that while both nations share long-standing diplomatic and socio-economic ties, there is a clear need to translate those bonds into robust commercial partnerships. Key focus sectors for the summit include energy, real estate, agriculture, technology transfer, manufacturing, trade, and tourism.

?According to co-organiser Mr. Muhammed Umar Yaro of Al Yaro International Limited, the 2026 summit expects to host over 100 exhibitors, 5,000 visitors, and representatives across 20 investment sectors.

Yaro commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and the NiDCOM leadership for their ongoing support in facilitating cross-border trade discussions.

?The exhibition is jointly organized by Al Yaro International Company in collaboration with NiDCOM, Almanafie, the Association of Nigerians in Diaspora, Saudi Arabia (ANDiSA), and Suruh Alhijaz. Interested participants and investors can register through the official portal at manafieexpo.com.