UK-Nigerian Community Leader Vows to Partner NiDCOM, Advance SDGs for Youth Empowerment and Key Development Goals

Mary Nnah

The newly elected Chairman of the Nigerian Community Greater Manchester (NCGM), Otunba Dele Bashiru-Kaka, has announced an ambitious institutional shift positioning diaspora-led development alongside global multilateral frameworks.

Succeeding Otunba Abiola Kumoye, Bashiru-Kaka’s administration is rolling out a comprehensive reform agenda to drive continental advancement.

As part of this forward-looking vision, the new chairman promises to align with NiDCOM, SDGs and other development agencies to establish operational routes where professionals in Manchester can actively channel investments, technological innovations, and human capital into critical development programs.

“Our administration will be anchored on a united leadership rooted in quality, inclusivity, and a shared unity of purpose,” Bashiru-Kaka declared, emphasizing that strict constitutional governance and absolute transparency will anchor these international institutional relationships.

The new NCGM development blueprint focuses on four core development areas:

Forging Global Partnerships For Sustainable Development

Executing the core strategy where the new chairman plans a revitalized alignment with NiDCOM, SDGs and other development agencies to implement sustainable demographic and structural projects.

Driving Youth And Talent Circulation Across Borders

Transforming traditional brain drain into “brain circulation” by developing educational, career, and mentorship pipelines for the next generation. (SDGs 4 & 8)

Strengthening Structured Local Welfare Systems

Upgrading the community’s internal safety nets to deliver respectful, dedicated care systems for elderly diaspora residents. (SDG 3)

Ensuring Institutional Stewardship And Accountability

Introducing open financial frameworks, audited performance metrics, and direct community-feedback loops to ensure organizational accountability. (SDG 16).