About us

Welcome to the NIDO America (NIDOA) Chicago Chapter website. NIDOA Chicago Chapter represents a coalition of Nigerian professionals and Community Associations in the Illinois and Indiana region. The organization exists to provide an effective and unified platform for Chicagoland-based Nigerian diasporans to harness their talents, expertise, and resources to aid in economic and social development of Nigeria and host community of Chicagoland.

Our vision

The core vision of NIDO Chicago, deeply rooted in the organization's firm belief that Diaspora Nigerians can make significant contributions to Chicagoland and Nigeria, is to develop effective modes—through programs, policies, and advocacy for Nigerians abroad to harness their talents, expertise, and resources for development and community building.

OUr goal

NIDOA Chicago’s board goal is to empower and enhance the capacity of underserved individuals and their communities by applying innovative practices and paradigms that contribute significantly to social-environmental equality, equal access to educational and employment opportunities, and economic self-sufficiency.