... Across Nigeria, Africa and the Diaspora
● Engr (Dr) Jani Ibrahim, National President, NACCIMA with Otunba Olawanle Akinboboye, Founder, Motherland Beckons... heed the call; IPADA Initiative
In a bold step toward deepening the Diaspora engagement and unlocking Africa’s economic potential, Motherland Beckons... heed the call; Ipada Initiatives; has entered a strategic partnership with the National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA).
The agreement was officially signed on July 1st, 2025, at the NACCIMA headquarters in Lagos.
Motherland Beckons... heed the call; is a pan-African movement, known for providing a platform for people of African descent to-reconnect with the continent through culture, travel, and economic opportunities. It's flagship project, 'the Ipada Initiatives,' is endorsed by the Federal Government of Nigeria and has the President Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as the Chief Host, Grand patron and the Global Brand Ambassador. The initiative aims toward bringing 100 million people of African ancestry and lovers of Africa, back to Africa, through Nigeria, by year 2030. Ipada initiatives is more than just a return; it is a movement of reconnection and empowerment.
NACCIMA is the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture.
This collaboration aims to open up new opportunities in business, trade, tourism, and investment—connecting Africans on the continent with those in the diaspora.
● (Left to Right) Mr. Olusola Obadimu, Director General NACCIMA; Engr.(Dr) Jani Ibrahim, National President, NACCIMA; Otunba Olawanle Akinboboye, Founder, Motherland Beckons... heed the call; and Mr Gabriel Idahosa, President, Lagos Chamber of Commerce
Through this partnership, Motherland Beckons... heed the call; and NACCIMA will:
- Create business and trade opportunities for Africans and the Diaspora;
- Support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) led by Africans.
- Build platforms for B2B (business-to-business) networking, crowdfunding, and the Business Bridge initiative that connects African SMEs to global investors and
- Help bring diaspora capital, skills, and technology into Africa’s key industries.
With this historic alliance, Nigeria is signaling to the world that Africa is open for business—led by its people, both at home and abroad. As the countdown to 2030 begins, this partnership is set to play a crucial role in repositioning Nigeria as a global hub for Tourism Commerce, innovation, and cultural pride.
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