The Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his continued support for the Technical Aid Corps Scheme, which has facilitated the deployment of Nigerian volunteers to countries across Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific since 2023.
Yakub made this known in Abuja during an orientation exercise for 13 Nigerian volunteers scheduled for a two-year service programme in the Republic of Sierra Leone.
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He said the presidential support had strengthened the Corps’ diplomatic engagements and expanded Nigeria’s contribution to South-South cooperation among African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries.
The NTAC Director-General reminded the volunteers that they were following in the footsteps of Nigerians who had served in more than 40 countries over the past 39 years.
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He highlighted the contributions of former volunteers, noting that some had risen to occupy prominent positions in foreign institutions, including Vice-Chancellors, Deputy Vice-Chancellors and Deans of Faculties.
Yakub urged the Sierra Leone-bound volunteers to uphold the values of the Technical Aid Corps Scheme and maintain the high standards established by previous participants.
He also encouraged them to demonstrate professionalism, dedication and exemplary conduct while representing Nigeria in their host country.
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In their response, the 13 volunteers pledged to discharge their responsibilities diligently and serve as worthy ambassadors of Nigeria.
They expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for selecting them to participate in the two-year programme, which seeks to strengthen South-South cooperation and promote diplomatic relations among ACP countries.