The Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Rt. Hon. Dr. Yusuf Buba Yakub, has urged 28 prospective NTAC volunteers bound for the Republic of Uganda to serve as worthy ambassadors of Nigeria by demonstrating integrity, professionalism and exemplary conduct throughout their two-year assignment.
Speaking during the orientation programme held at the NTAC Complex in Abuja, Dr. Buba congratulated the volunteers on their selection and described them as highly qualified professionals chosen to represent Nigeria under the Technical Aid Corps Scheme.
He expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and the Honourable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, for their continued support of the Scheme.
Reminding the volunteers of their responsibility as representatives of Nigeria, Dr. Buba said, “Whatever you do, whether good or bad, is a reflection of who you are representing. You are representing Nigeria. You are our technical ambassadors.”
He explained that the Technical Aid Corps Scheme, established in 1987, remains one of Nigeria’s key foreign policy tools, deploying skilled professionals to African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries to strengthen institutions, bridge manpower gaps and promote South-South Cooperation.
The Director-General encouraged the volunteers to remain committed to selfless service and assured them of NTAC’s continuous support throughout their deployment.
Earlier, the Director of Programmes, Ambassador Bello A. Jaiye, welcomed the volunteers and noted that the orientation was designed to prepare them for their international assignments while reminding them that they would be carrying Nigeria’s image wherever they served.
Speaking on behalf of the volunteers, the Team Lead, Professor A. F. Usman, thanked the Federal Government and NTAC Management for the opportunity and pledged that the team would represent Nigeria with dignity, professionalism and integrity while making meaningful contributions to their host institutions.
The 28 volunteers, drawn from disciplines including Engineering, Medicine, Education, Political Science, Physics, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Public Administration, Psychology and Environmental Sciences, will serve in various universities and institutions across Uganda under the NTAC Scheme.
Signed
Ojo Adetoun Olubunmi, anipr
Head, Information & Public Relations
Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
13th July, 2026
