NTAC Deploys 17 Volunteers To St. Kitts In Historic Caribbean Mission

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Samuel Anyanwu
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NTAC Deploys 17 Volunteers To St. Kitts In Historic Caribbean Mission

The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) has deployed seventeen (17) volunteers to St. Kitts and Nevis, marking another significant milestone in Nigeria’s expanding technical cooperation and soft-power engagement in the Caribbean region.

Speaking at the send-off ceremony, the Director-General of NTAC, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, described the deployment as a special mission stemming from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive during a state visit to the Caribbean. He noted that the initiative reflects Nigeria’s commitment to supporting sister nations through skills transfer and development cooperation. Following successful deployments to Grenada and Jamaica, the Corps is set to extend similar engagements to six additional Eastern Caribbean countries in 2026.

The Director-General expressed appreciation to President Tinubu for his visionary foreign policy and commended NTAC staff for their dedication in ensuring the success of the deployment. He also highlighted the historic nature of the mission, noting that the volunteers are among the first passengers on Air Peace’s maiden direct flight from Lagos to Antigua, significantly reducing travel time and strengthening Nigeria–Caribbean connectivity.

Charging the volunteers, Rt. Hon. Yakub urged them to uphold professionalism, discipline, and integrity, reminding them that they were representing Nigeria and serving humanity. He explained that while the Nigerian Government provides stipends, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will provide accommodation and utilities.

Speaking on behalf of the volunteers, the Team Lead, Mr. Samuel Edo-Esamah, expressed gratitude to the Director-General for the confidence reposed in them and pledged that the team would represent Nigeria with dignity and make the nation proud.

The deployment to St. Kitts and Nevis marks NTAC’s final mission for 2025 and further reinforces the Corps’ mandate of promoting skills exchange, development cooperation, and mutual understanding among nations.

GROUP PHOTOGRAPH OF THE DG NTAC; RT. HON YUSUF BUBA YAKUB WITH THE 17 VOLUNTEERS BRIEFED FOR DEPLOYMENT TO ST. KITTS AND NEVIS HELD AT THE AGENCY. DECEMBER 19TH, 2025.
GROUP PHOTOGRAPH OF THE DG NTAC; RT. HON YUSUF BUBA YAKUB WITH THE 17 VOLUNTEERS BRIEFED FOR DEPLOYMENT TO ST. KITTS AND NEVIS HELD AT THE AGENCY.
DECEMBER 19TH, 2025.
THE DG IN AN INTERVIEW WITH REPORTERS AT THE BRIEFING AND DEPLOYMENT EXERCISE.
THE DG IN AN INTERVIEW WITH REPORTERS AT THE BRIEFING AND DEPLOYMENT EXERCISE.
THE VOLUNTEERS TEAM LEAD; SAMUEL EDO-ESAMAH GIVING HIS REMARKS. DECEMBER 19TH, 2025
THE VOLUNTEERS TEAM LEAD; SAMUEL EDO-ESAMAH GIVING HIS REMARKS.
DECEMBER 19TH, 2025
THE DG IN HANDSHAKES WITH THE VOLUNTEERS
THE DG IN HANDSHAKES WITH THE VOLUNTEERS
THE DG NTAC WITH DIRECTOR ADMIN; AMB. AHMED YAKUBU ABDULLAHI, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PROGRAMS; ADEBOWALE FEHINTOLA, RESOURCE PERSON; AMB. SANI BAKO, AND OTHER NTAC STAFF WITH THE 17 VOLUNTEERS.
THE DG NTAC WITH DIRECTOR ADMIN; AMB. AHMED YAKUBU ABDULLAHI, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PROGRAMS; ADEBOWALE FEHINTOLA, RESOURCE PERSON; AMB. SANI BAKO, AND OTHER NTAC STAFF WITH THE 17 VOLUNTEERS.

Signed:

Ojo Adetoun Olubunmi, ANIPR
Head, Information and Public Relations
Nigerian Technical Aid Corps
19th December, 2025

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