NTAC Welcomes New Director of Programmes as Amb. Zakari Usman Retires from Service

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Samuel Anyanwu
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NTAC Welcomes New Director of Programmes as Amb. Zakari Usman Retires from Service

The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) has announced a change in leadership within its Programmes Department, following the retirement of Amb. Zakari Usman fdc.

Mr. Usman, who served as Director of Programmes, officially retired from service on 14th February, 2026. He has formally handed over the reins to his successor, Amb. A . B. Jaye, who assumed duty today 26th February, 2026.

The Director General, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Yusuf Buba Yakub, expresses profound gratitude to Mr. Zakari Usman for his dedication and service to the Corps and wishes him a fulfilling retirement. He also welcomes the new Director of Programmes and wishes him success in his new role.

R - L, Incoming and Outgoing Directors of Programmes flanked by some staff of the department during the official hand-over.
R – L, Incoming and Outgoing Directors of Programmes flanked by some staff of the department during the official hand-over.
Incoming NTAC Director of Programmes, Amb. B.A Jaye in a handshake with Asst. Director Programmes, Mr. Felix Obidi.
Incoming NTAC Director of Programmes, Amb. B.A Jaye in a handshake with Asst. Director Programmes, Mr. Felix Obidi.
NTAC DG RT. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub (M) with Amb. Zakari Usman, the Outgoing Director of Programmes (L) and Amb. B. A. Jaye, the New Director of Programmes(R).
NTAC DG RT. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub (M) with Amb. Zakari Usman, the Outgoing Director of Programmes (L) and Amb. B. A. Jaye, the New Director of Programmes(R).

A brief handover ceremony was held at the NTAC complex, attended by senior officers of the Corps.

Management and staff extended their support to the new Director as he takes on the responsibilities of the role.

Incoming Director of Programmes, Amb. B.A Jaye signing in on the handover document.
Incoming Director of Programmes, Amb. B.A Jaye signing in on the handover document.
Amb. Zakari Usman, Outgoing NTAC Director of Programmes, in a ceremonial handshake with the New Director of Programmes, Amb. B. A Jaye after presenting him the hand-over documents.
Amb. Zakari Usman, Outgoing NTAC Director of Programmes, in a ceremonial handshake with the New Director of Programmes, Amb. B. A Jaye after presenting him the hand-over documents.
Outgoing Director of Programmes, Amb. Zakari Usman, signing off on the handover document.
Outgoing Director of Programmes, Amb. Zakari Usman, signing off on the handover document.

About the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC):
The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps is a flagship programme of Nigeria’s foreign policy, established to share the country’s expertise and skilled manpower with partner nations across Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific, fostering South-South cooperation.

Signed:

Ojo Adetoun Olubunmi, anipr
Head, Info & PR
Nigerian Technical Aid Corps
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
26th February, 2026.

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