# Nigeria diaspora engagement and national security efforts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-diaspora-engagement-and-national-security-efforts > Updated: 2026-08-31T05:00:52.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Nigerian government officials have engaged with the diaspora to discuss national development and security strategies. In mid-August, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, emphasized the administration’s commitment to viewing the diaspora as a “critical human resource” for national development rather than a “consular burden.” He also noted a shift toward a “new era of partnership of strategic autonomy” with international allies to address ongoing security challenges. By late August, the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, provided further assurances to the diaspora regarding the strengthening of national security. Speaking in Angola, Musa stated that the government is working to bolster the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces and implementing border management measures to address regional instability in the Sahel. On August 31, during the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in Luanda, Angola, a high-level delegation including Vice President Kashim Shettima met with the diaspora to address security and economic concerns. General Musa reiterated commitments to increasing the manpower, equipment, and operational capacity of the Armed Forces to secure borders against Sahel-related incursions. Additionally, Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo stated the country is on a path to “full recovery” and indicated he would consider a diaspora request to establish a Nigerian passport production centre in Angola to improve consular services. Following these discussions, the Defence Headquarters clarified that a planned drawdown of more than 200 U.S. personnel from Nigeria does not indicate a breakdown in bilateral security cooperation. Officials emphasized that the partnership remains strong, focusing on technical assistance, training, and intelligence sharing to combat terrorism. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Nigeria officials reassure diaspora on security and economy Nigerian officials met with the diaspora in Angola to discuss national security, economic recovery, and border management, while the military clarified that a U.S. troop drawdown will not affect bilateral ties. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerias-defence-minister-assures-diaspora-of-improved-national-security ### 2026-08-16: Nigeria prioritizes diaspora engagement and strategic partnerships Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister Sola Enikanolaiye has pledged to harness the diaspora as a key driver for national development and strengthen strategic international partnerships to address security. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-prioritizes-diaspora-engagement-and-strategic-partnerships --- Cite as: Nigeria diaspora engagement and national security efforts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigeria-diaspora-engagement-and-national-security-efforts