NTAC DG, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, Honoured by Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Risk Management Institute for Outstanding Public Service
In recognition of his exceptional leadership and significant contributions to national development, the Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, has been conferred with a doctoral and honorary fellowship by the Emergency, Crisis and Risk Management Institute, alongside its partners.
The conferment, which took place at the headquarters of the Technical Aid Corps in Abuja, was described as a gesture of deep appreciation for Rt. Hon. Yakub’s tireless efforts in promoting Nigeria’s technical diplomacy and capacity-building initiatives across Africa and the Caribbean.
Speaking on behalf of the institute, the lead delegate Dr. Akawo commended the DG for his remarkable commitment to service, competence, and professionalism. “We are a professional body that organizes conferences, seminars, and capacity-building programmes in partnership with relevant agencies such as NEMA and other institutions across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones,” he noted. “It’s important for us to identify and honour individuals who not only serve but exceed expectations and Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub has consistently stood out in both character and delivery.”
The institute further acknowledged the support of the Federal Ministry of Education and appreciated the openness of the Directorate of Technical Aid Corps to collaboration. They expressed interest in partnering with the Corps on future programmes, especially in areas that align with their vision for risk awareness, crisis response, and institutional strengthening.
In his response, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub welcomed the delegation warmly and expressed gratitude for the honour bestowed upon him. He used the moment to briefly highlight the mandate of the Technical Aid Corps, Nigeria’s flagship volunteer-sending programme aimed at strengthening South-South cooperation by deploying skilled professionals to African, Caribbean, and Pacific countries.
The DG assured the institute of the Corps’ willingness to explore meaningful partnerships, especially in areas that promote shared capacity, technical cooperation, and institutional development. “We are open to engagements that are mutually beneficial. Our doors remain open to collaborations that align with our values and mandate,” he said.
The event ended on a note of shared optimism, with both institutions expressing commitment to sustained dialogue and synergy in their respective areas of influence.