Africa (Commonwealth) _ According to Mr. Macaulay Kalu, Secretary-General of the African Union Sixth Region Global (AU6RG), the regions goal is to increase ties and involvement with people of African origin worldwide by interacting with important stakeholders in member nations.
The African Union Sixth Region Global (AU6RG) was established in 2003 with the goal of assisting those of African origin in reestablishing their connection to their African heritage, cultivating deep connections, and promoting opportunities for the continent’s advancement.
During a courtesy visit to Nigeria, Kalu spoke with journalists in Lagos and explained that access for Africans living abroad must be opened up immediately because their involvement has great potential to aid historically African Americans in learning about their origins, identifying as indigenous, and forming fruitful business partnerships.
This year marks the end of that decade, which began in 2014 when the UN proclaimed it to be The Year of People of African Descent. In light of this, our goal is for the majority of African nations to designate 2024 as the “Year of Return” and the year of closure.
The purpose of the African Union’s Decade of People of African Descent, which runs from 2021 to 2031, is to connect its member nations with the world’s diaspora. Our government and the people would have a tremendous chance to profit from the partnership for foreign direct investments at all levels if the Nigerian government decides to designate this year as the Year of Return.
We think that allowing more Nigerians living abroad to take the exam and discover their origins will benefit both Lagos State and the Nigerian government greatly. After more than 400 years, Nigerians must extend a warm welcome to their sons and daughters.
According to Kalu, via the development of more robust institutions and collaborations, this comeback has the potential to firmly establish Africa’s standing on the international arena. In the meantime, Ms. Madeleine James, the AU6RG Ambassador to East Africa, said that collaborations with the global diaspora will expedite the goals of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), as more Africans of African ancestry will
Even while some villagers do not use social media, the multiplier effect will cause individuals from other areas to come back and make investments. It becomes more than simply a story if someone from that community works there.
According to Mr. Afolabi Oke, the recently designated Ambassador of AU6RG to Nigeria, the best course of action is to welcome individuals of African heritage from across the world and provide them with a supportive atmosphere in which they may flourish.
All we have to do is welcome back historical Africans and individuals of African origin, providing them with a supportive atmosphere in which they may flourish.
The worldwide group of communities derived from Africans, mostly in the Americas, is known as the global African diaspora. Scholars have used the word to discuss more recent exodus from Africa. “People of native or partial African origin living outside the continent, irrespective of their citizenship and nationality and who are willing to contribute to the development of the continent and the building of the African Union” is how the African Union (AU) defines the African diaspora.
As a significant component of our continent, the African diaspora is invited and encouraged to fully participate in the development of the African Union, as stated in its founding act.
Ultimately, the continent’s expanding economy requires two kinds of talent: professionals from the African Diaspora hoping for a successful “homecoming” and professionals from other countries looking to further their careers.
The talent gap is another reality, as the need for competent workers grows and there is a deficiency of local knowledge or experience to support the various activity sectors. The other reality is the rise of a middle class that seeks to capitalize on Africa’s abundant resources and economic opportunities through investment, spurred by new money (Chinese, Indian, Brazilian, Arab, etc.).
One of the most obvious present realities in Africa is the demand for knowledge in all economic sectors, but particularly in middle and upper management. While there are plenty of job options, there is a true skills gap. The internet age proved advantageous in this environment of thriving business activities, encouraging some Afrophiles to suggest solutions and “easier connections” for more exposure in the African employment market.
Another reality brought about by the multinational corporations and other significant organizations functioning on the continent is the Africanization of posts. Research indicates that there has been a “Africanization” of hiring. A lot of African businesses look for and give preference to citizens who have both foreign and local market expertise.
