Hon. Abdulrahman Abba Terab, the Head of Technology, Transfer, Innovation and Investment at the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), was on Tuesday awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Policy and Strategic Studies.

The degree was conferred at the Abuja Leadership Centre (ALC) of Yakubu Gowon University, formerly the University of Abuja.

According to the institution, the academic achievements was granted after Terab successfully completed all requirements, including the defense of thesis on September 2, 2025.

The Director of the Centre, Prof. Philip Dahida praised the PhD awardee for his resilience in pursuing knowledge, while tasking him to ensure knowledge gained is appropriately applied to better the lots of the Nigerian society at large.

He lauded the external examiner, Professor Olugbemiga Afolabi Samuel of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria, for his display of professionalism, knowledge transfer, and passion in evaluating the doctoral candidates.

Reacting to the academic milestone, Hon. Terab described his research work which dealt on housing deficit as “extremely important to the development of Nigeria”.

Terab urged for seriousness and a well structured and deliberate investment in housing, advising Nigerian government seeking a trillion dollar economy that it can be achieved faster and easier through housing alone with Nigerians in diaspora involved.

He tasked Nigerians (old and young) not to relent on acquiring more education as it can go a long way in addressing the numerous sentiments slowing down progress in the country for decades.

“One of the major problems that is facing Nigeria and most part of the world is housing deficit. We are in need of 20 million houses as we speak between Nigeria.

Despite government support, private sector investments and the rest. So, the need for us to continue to seek for alternative funding to support housing development in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized. The records are there.

“And one of the major areas that we need to look at which will have two-pronged or three-pronged value is diaspora capital. We have a large and thriving diaspora community who, if given the proper opportunity, will invest in Nigerian housing sector. They will invest it for so many reasons.

“So, we should create an enabling environment for diaspora investment in housing. I am sure, if that is done, even what this (Tinubu) government is looking out for, a trillion dollar economy, can be achieved through housing alone with the diaspora,” Terab counselled.

Other recipients of the academic award include, Ahmed Ishaq Ningi and Muhammad Al Amin Musa Amshi, both serving Special Assistants to the President of Nigeria; Abdulmajid Suleiman, a staff of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund);Susan Obi, Coordinating Director, at National Broadcasting Commission (NBC); Francisca Aiyetan, former Secretary at NBC, Oluwasegun Bode-Ajayi and Tijani Taiwo Ayodotun, all received doctoral degrees in Public Governance and Leadership.

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