The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, under the leadership of the Director-General, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, on Thursday received one of its deployed volunteers from the Republic of Uganda at the expiration of his two years stay in the country.
The returning volunteer, Professor Joseph Tanko Apagu, was received at the NTAC Complex by the Director (Programmes), Ambassador Zakari Usman, who subsequently presented him to the Director-General.
In his remarks, the Director-General, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, warmly welcomed Professor Apagu back home and expressed appreciation for his dedication and exemplary service while on assignment in Uganda.
The DG/CEO commended him for representing Nigeria positively and contributing meaningfully to development efforts in the host country, in line with the objectives of the Technical Aid Corps Scheme.
He further admonished the returnee to sustain the values of professionalism, discipline, and patriotism which the Corps upholds, and to continue serving as a worthy ambassador of Nigeria in all future endeavours.
The reception highlights the Corps’ continuous commitment to the welfare, monitoring, and successful completion of overseas volunteer assignments under the Technical Aid Corps Scheme.
The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps Scheme remains a flagship foreign policy instrument of the Federal Government of Nigeria, designed to promote South–South cooperation, enhance capacity building, and project Nigeria’s technical expertise and goodwill across Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific (ACP) countries.
The Corps reiterates its unwavering commitment to supporting its volunteers before, during, and after deployment, while strengthening international cooperation and upholding Nigeria’s image through effective programme delivery and sustained institutional support.
Signed:
Ojo A. Olubunmi anipr
Head, Information & Public Relations
Nigerian Technical Aid Corps
Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs
January 23, 2026
