The Nigerian National Volunteer Service (NNVS) cordially invites qualified Nigerians in the Americas to the 1st Nigerian Diaspora Day/2nd Science and Technology Day taking place 25-27 July, 2006, in Abuja. The theme of the inaugural conference is RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING THE NIGERIAN DIASPORA.

1. The Nigerian Diaspora Day is part of the efforts of the government to mobilize and encourage the participation of Nigerians in Diaspora in the country’s development process. The day has been set-aside to recognize Nigerians in the Diaspora as stakeholders in the Nigerian Project, acknowledge their contributions to national development and celebrate their individual and collective successes. The Diaspora Day would be marked with a number of activities, including the 2nd Science and Technology Conference, other parallel workshops, on such subjects as project collaboration, execution, and management of Mortgages and Health Insurance.
   
   
2. Each registered participant will be provided with hotel accommodation in Abuja for the duration of the conference. Local transportation will be provided between the Airport and the Hotel. Some state governments have offered to provide transportation to, and accommodation in, their states for their indigenes participating in the conference.
   
   
3. To accomplish the above objectives, the Embassy respectfully solicits the assistance of all Nigerians in the American Diaspora, especially professional, national, state, ethnic and cultural organizations to:
   
   
1. On the Compendium
   Submit a write-up on the participating organization indicating:
   1. Name of organization;
      
   2. Activities especially in Nigeria, location, focus, impact and cost;
      
   3. Status of Projects (whether completed or on-going);
      
   4. Any other information, activities or program that would better explain the project.
      
      
2. Presidential Awards
   Identify, nominate and recommend Nigerians in the Diaspora, organizations/associations whose projects, programs and activities particularly in Nigeria, merit recognition.

The submissions/nominations should reach the office of NIDO Americas at 3519 International Court, NW Washington, DC 20008; or by email to manager@nidoamericas.org; or sent directly to the Coordinator, NNVS, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Abuja, or to joekeshi@nnvs-ng.org, on/or before 30 June 2006.

4. On behalf of His Excellency, Ambassador George Obiozor, may I seize this opportunity to encourage Nigerians in the American Diaspora to register on time and be a part of this historic event. All questions should be addressed to Ms. Stella Onuoha at NIDO Americas’ office; Tel: 202-986-8400 Ext. 1023.
   
   
5. In the meantime, please accept the assurance of my highest esteem and consideration.
   

Umunna H. Orjiako (Ph.D)
Minister (Political Affairs)