Returning NTAC Volunteers Showcase Nigeria’s Enduring Footprint in West Africa
Returning NTAC Volunteers Showcase Nigeria’s Enduring Footprint in West Africa
Returning NTAC Volunteers Showcase Nigeria’s Enduring Footprint in West Africa
**Returning NTAC Volunteers Showcase Nigeria’s Enduring Footprint in West Africa**
The successful return of 14 Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (TAC) Volunteers from the Republics of Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone has once again underscored Nigeria’s growing influence in regional development through the export of skilled manpower and technical expertise.
Receiving the Volunteers during a debriefing session at the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) Headquarters in Abuja on Monday, the Director-General of NTAC, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, described the Corps as one of Nigeria’s most effective platforms for promoting international goodwill and strengthening ties with fellow African nations.
He said the Volunteers had served with distinction throughout their 24-month assignments, projecting the values of professionalism, excellence and patriotism that have become synonymous with the Technical Aid Corps Scheme.
Rt. Hon. Buba noted that beyond providing critical manpower support to partner countries, the TAC Scheme continues to deepen diplomatic relations and foster mutual respect between Nigeria and other developing nations.
He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for sustaining the Scheme and providing the support needed to expand Nigeria’s soft-power diplomacy across Africa and beyond.
According to the Director-General, every successful deployment and return of TAC Volunteers reinforces Nigeria’s reputation as a dependable partner committed to human capital development, knowledge exchange and South-South cooperation.
He applauded the returning Volunteers for upholding the country’s image throughout their service in Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone, describing them as worthy ambassadors whose contributions have strengthened Nigeria’s standing within the sub-region.
The debriefing, he explained, forms an important part of the Scheme, allowing the Agency to assess the Volunteers’ experiences, document lessons from the field and build on successes recorded in partner countries.
The 14 Volunteers, who served in various sectors over the past two years, were formally welcomed back by the NTAC leadership after completing their assignments, marking another successful chapter in Nigeria’s long-standing commitment to international development cooperation.
