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NTAC DG Declares President Tinubu Has Revitalized and Elevated the TAC Scheme to New Heights; As 20 Volunteers Deploy to The Gambia

August 29, 2025

The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) has held a formal briefing session for 20 Volunteers set to be deployed to The Gambia under the TAC Scheme. The event marked another milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing commitment to strengthening South-South cooperation and humanitarian service.

Key Highlights

The Director-General, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, credited President Tinubu’s 4D Policy Initiative with revitalizing the TAC Scheme and elevating it to new and greater heights.
The volunteers were reminded that their conduct must reflect the greatness of Nigeria and showcase the country’s positive image.
The DG assured the team of NTAC’s continued support in welfare and allowances and urged them to channel any concerns through the Nigerian Embassy in Banjul.
The Director Administration, Amb. Zakari Usman fdc. commended the Director General’s effective leadership and the Corps’ momentum under his guidance. About the Deployment
The 20 volunteers will support development initiatives in The Gambia for 24 months, providing Technical expertise and fostering people-to-people diplomacy in line with Nigeria’s 4D Foreign Policy. Quotes
“You are ambassadors of our country. Your conduct must reflect the greatness of Nigeria. Do not indulge in acts that will bring shame to our nation, but instead embrace actions that counter negative stereotypes and showcase that Nigerians are a good and hardworking people.” – Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, NTAC DG

“…deployment after deployment… He is a supersonic aircraft whose leadership continues to propel the Corps forward.” – Amb. Zakari Usman, Director of Programmes (referring to the DG’s leadership)

“Out of over 250 million Nigerians, we are sincerely grateful for the opportunity to serve. We are going to The Gambia to make Nigeria proud.” – Team Leader, Professor Adanlawo Isaac

About NTAC
The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) is the principal vehicle for Nigeria’s South-South cooperation, deploying skilled Nigerian volunteers to partner countries in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. NTAC fosters people-to-people diplomacy and provides Technical Expertise in line with Nigeria’s 4D Foreign Policy.