The speech of His Majesty King Mohammed VI expresses royal confidence in the role of Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) in the development of the Kingdom, said Nigerian academic Obichi Obiajunwa, founder of the Young Innovation Leaders Fellowship association. . Reacting to the speech addressed by HM the King to the Nation on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People, Mr. Obiajunwa declared to MAP that “in His speech, HM the King expressed His confidence in the role of Moroccans in the diaspora in the development of the Kingdom, as they look to the growth potentials of the Nation and its offers as a haven of investment”. “The invitation addressed by the Sovereign to the authorities to create a skills mechanism abroad to capture the immense potential of the Moroccan diaspora is of particular importance”, he continued. In this sense, he explained that “these are essential measures that other African leaders should adopt not only to stimulate economic development, but also to reverse the growing epidemic of brain drain in the region”. . Regarding the Sahara issue, the lecturer at Gregory University in Uturu, Nigeria, highlighted that “HM King Mohammed VI’s speech was eloquent on Morocco’s sovereignty and its firm position on the Moroccan Sahara”. “HM the King noted the imperative for the allies of the Kingdom and all Nations, not only to clearly express their position, but also to support the interests of Morocco”, he stressed, adding that “this is instructive for other nations who must be inspired by His Majesty the King to protect their territorial integrity”. In a similar statement, Chesterbridge consultancy chairman Eno Praise highlighted “HM the King’s trust and faith in the Kingdom of Morocco, as a true and passionate leader and father”. “Change in continuity is one of the political maxims of HM King Mohammed VI, which has inspired great confidence”, pointed out Mr. Praise, noting that the Sovereign “has emphasized the protection of freedoms and the preservation of rights, which is phenomenal for increasing the confidence of citizens”. He also hailed the efforts made by HM the King to ensure the security and progress of the Moroccan expatriate community. On another note, he noted that “HM the King is considered a symbol of national unity and the protector of the territorial integrity of the Kingdom”. “Since his return to the African Union (AU), HM King Mohammed VI has oriented Morocco’s foreign policy towards the African continent,” he continued. For her part, Jumai Ahmadu, co-speaker at the African Women’s Conference (AWC), said that “the problems of the Kingdom of Morocco have been solved thanks to the spirit, intelligence and altruistic vision of HM the King for His people, which has resulted in peace, tranquility and development”. At the diplomatic level, Ms. Ahmadu, at the same time, said that “thanks to the vision of HM the King, the diplomatic ties between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Federal Republic of Nigeria have been really strengthened and are beneficial for the two countries “. During the reign of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, “the desire for trade and investment of the two countries remained at a high level”. Ms. Ahmadu also expressed her heartfelt thanks to HM the King for the warm welcome which the team and the delegates of the African Women’s Conference received in 2019 on the occasion of the holding of the 3rd edition of the Conference in Morocco. .