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Diaspora Career Opportunity Programme (D-COP)

  • Bridging Global Nigerian Talent with National Transformation
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Welcome to D-COP

  • The Diaspora Career Opportunity Programme (D-COP) is a strategic initiative of the Nigerian Capital Development Fund (NCDF Group) designed to empower Nigerians in the diaspora to return, contribute, and thrive within the NCDF ecosystem.
  • D-COP is more than a career platform — it's a nation-building gateway that gives you a direct role in shaping Nigeria’s future across housing, energy, health, fintech, agriculture, and education.
  • Whether you're a student, an experienced professional, or a returnee entrepreneur, D-COP connects you with real, meaningful opportunities inside NCDF’s growing impact infrastructure.

Why Register with NCDF?

Exclusive to NCDF programmes and SPVs

Designed for diaspora engagement, reintegration, and leadership

Powered by structured pathways, funding, and training

Backed by national development priorities and global standards

Diaspora Youth Internship Exchange

  • Are you a Nigerian student or recent graduate abroad?
  • Join our 6–12-month internship programme embedded within NCDF's real-world operations. You’ll gain hands-on experience in sectors like renewable energy, affordable housing, digital finance, and public health.

What You’ll Get:

  • Placement in NCDF SPVs or administrative units
  • Mentorship from Nigerian professionals
  • Remote or in-country options
  • Pre-placement training & reintegration support
  • D-COP Certificate of Completion
  • 👉 Turn global exposure into local impact.
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Returnee Entrepreneurship Hub

  • Have a business idea? Want to build a future in Nigeria?
  • D-COP’s Entrepreneurship Hub offers a soft landing for diaspora returnees ready to establish purpose-driven ventures within the NCDF ecosystem.

What We Offer:

  • Startup support in NCDF-aligned industries
  • Access to seed capital from the NCDF Opportunity Growth Fund
  • Business mentorship & legal assistance
  • Workspace access within our housing estates, parks, and hubs
  • Market access through NCDF’s national network
  • 👉 Create your impact where it matters most.
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Professional Engagement Track

  • Are you a skilled Nigerian professional abroad looking to contribute?
  • This track offers a structured pathway for diaspora experts to work within NCDF’s internal programmes in investment, infrastructure, sustainability, and policy.

Roles Include:

  • Technical Advisors to NCDF funds and SPVs
  • Programme Managers across NCDF sectors
  • Sector Experts for Housing, Energy, Health, Education, Agriculture
  • Governance & Policy Advisors
  • 👉 Lead the transformation from within.
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Where You’ll Work

  • D-COP participants are integrated into:

NCDF Investment Management Plc

Fatherland Housing & Urban Development SPVs

Grovesnor Energy (Renewables)

BrightNation (Education Infrastructure)

Konto Financial Group (Fintech & Microinsurance)

EcoGenesis & AFRIGO Agro-Industrial Parks

  • You won’t just contribute — you’ll shape the future of impact development in Nigeria.

Eligibility

Nigerian nationals residing abroad

Age 20–65

Proven expertise, entrepreneurial ambition, or relevant academic background

Commitment to serving or contributing to NCDF’s core sectors

Impact by the Numbers (Target by 2027)

Metric Target
Internships Completed 2,500+
Returnee Businesses Supported 1,000+
Professionals Integrated 750+
Diaspora Communities Engaged 50+ Globally
Job Opportunities Created Locally 5,000+

Nigerian nationals residing abroad

Age 20–65

Proven expertise, entrepreneurial ambition, or relevant academic background

Commitment to serving or contributing to NCDF’s core sectors

Ready to Begin?

  • Join a new generation of global Nigerians building the future at home — with impact, structure, and purpose.
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Contact the D-COP Desk

  • NCDF Diaspora Unit – Global Opportunities

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