Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Rt. Hon.Yusuf Buba Yakub has lauded President Tinubu for his ongoing revival of ties with the Caribbean region through his current visit to St. Lucia.
The DG stated the above, Wednesday ,in Abuja on the occasion for the deployment of four skilled volunteers to Jamaica in line with the President’s commitment to advancing South-South Cooperation and strengthening bilateral relations with sister nations.
The deployment aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, highlighting Nigeria’s strategic use of Technical Diplomacy to extend support, foster development partnerships, and project the country’s soft power on the global stage.
The Director-General, who was represented by Ambassador Saidu D. Mohammad, Deputy Director, Administration at the Corps, charged the volunteers to remain exemplary ambassadors of the nation and to uphold the values and dignity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria throughout their assignment.
Amb. Mohammad emphasized the strategic relevance of the deployment, not only to Nigeria’s foreign policy objectives but also in reinforcing the nation’s image as a dependable development partner.
While taking a moment to express his deepest condolences on behalf of the DG and the entire Management of NTAC with regards to the unfortunate passing of one of the prospective Volunteers who ought to have been a member of the current batch of Volunteers, Amb. Mohammad called for a minute silence for the peaceful repose of the soul of the intending Volunteer.
The four volunteer Specialist Nurses and Nurse Educators in various fields, including nursing and public health education are :
– Name: Dr. Umar Nda Jibril
– Field: Nursing
– Name: Gbenga-Ige Omobolola Victoria
– Field: Clinical Nursing
– Name: Alu Ashegi David
– Field: Public Health Education
– Name: Dr. Chukwudi Ndu
– Field: Psychiatry.
Amb. Mohammad further emphasized the importance of their role, saying: “As practical and real-time ambassadors of Nigeria to Jamaica and the entire Caribbean and the Americas, I charge you to create a niche for yourselves that demonstrates unique and exemplary qualities that will be a benchmark for other volunteers after you.”
The Team Lead, Dr. Chukwudi Ndu, a PhD holder in Nursing ,expressed enthusiasm for joining the programme and thanked the NTAC for the opportunity to serve the nation. He assured the Corps of the unwavering commitment of the Volunteers to excellence, national pride and selfless service.
The Volunteers will spend two years in Jamaica, contributing their skills and expertise to the development of the host country while promoting Nigeria’s interests and values.
Mr. Feyintola Adebowale, Assistant Director Programmes, who spoke for the Director of Programmes emphasized the value of commitment to duties in pursuit of excellence.
He said: “We encourage the volunteers to approach their assignments with professionalism, patriotism, and cultural sensitivity, noting that their contribution would further strengthen ties between Nigeria and Jamaica while fostering mutual respect and growth.”
About NTAC
The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) is an agency under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, established to promote Nigeria’s soft power diplomacy by deploying professionals to African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries. Since its inception in 1987, NTAC has deployed over 10,000 volunteers to over 40 countries, contributing significantly to their socio-economic development.
The event was attended by many members of the NTAC Management, including Foreign Service Officers and other staff.
Signed:
Ojo Adetoun Olubunmi anipr
Head(Information/PR)
Nigerian Technical Aid Corps *(NTAC)*
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2nd June, 2025
