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Sunday Dare’s Family Lays Mom to Rest, Amidst Eulogies From Governors and Other Notable Personalities
The thanksgiving service to celebrate the life of Mama Ruth Adenihun Dare, the mother of ex Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare witnessed a congregation of distinguished dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond who gathered at the Sabo Baptist Church in Ogbomoso to pay their respects and honour the life and legacy of Mama Ruth Adenihun Dare.
President Bola Tinubu was represented by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, as Governor Seyi Makinde led a plethora of notable personalities from Oyo State. Representatives from various spheres of governance and captains of industry joined in expressing their condolences and celebrating the life of the late matriarch, including His Royal Majesty, the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III.
In a heartfelt eulogy, Sunday Dare shared poignant memories and reflected on the profound impact Mama Ruth Adeihun Dare had on his life and the lives of those around her. Dare emphasized the enduring legacy of love, strength, and wisdom that his mother leaves behind, pledging to uphold her values and principles in his endeavors. He expressed profound gratitude to all who traveled from far and wide to honor his late mother
The ceremony also welcomed distinguished past and present ministers, including the former Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clement Agba, and the former Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen. Notably, former Minister of State for Power, graced the occasion with his presence, further emphasizing the collective respect and admiration for Mama Ruth Adenihun Dare.
Honorable members of the legislature, both past and present, alongside deputy governors and the esteemed wives of former Governors of Oyo State, Mrs. Ajimobi and Mrs. Alao-Akala, lent their support and solidarity to the Dare family during this time.
Dare expressed profound gratitude to all who traveled from far and wide to honour his late mother, highlighting the immense significance of the collective support and condolences extended by friends, colleagues, and well-wishers.
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NTAC Hails Tinubu; Volunteers Ready to Positively Impact Nigerians
Joel Ajayi
The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) has commended President Bola Tinubu for funding the Technical Aid Corps (TAC) Scheme.
The Director General (DG) of NTAC , Dr Yusuf Yakub, made the commendation during a ceremony to receive five returning TAC volunteers from Zanzibar, Tanzania on Tuesday in Abuja.
The returning volunteers also expressed readiness to impact knowledge gained from participating in the programme on Nigerians.
TAC is a mechanism for Nigeria’s foreign aid and technical assistance to African, Caribbean and Pacific countries through the use of Nigeria’s abundant trained manpower.
Yakub lauded Tinubu’s visionary leadership and steadfast support for the TAC Scheme.
Welcoming the volunteers who had discharged themselves as worthy ambassadors in Zanzibar, the D-G thanked them for their patriotism, dedication to service and for making Nigeria proud on the international arena.
The NTAC boss highlighted the importance of knowledge-sharing, while announcing that certificates of completion will be presented to the volunteers in line with the noble objectives of the service.
He also emphasised the volunteers’ crucial role in passing on the skills and experiences gained in Zanzibar.
He expressed optimism that their efforts would positively impact the lives of Nigerians across the country and shape the expectations and service-delivery of future prospective volunteers.
Earlier speaking, Amb. Zakari Usman, the Director of Programmes for NTAC, expressed gratitude to the D-G for his unwavering support and provision for the volunteers throughout their service period.
He said that the volunteers had so delivered on the mandate of the agency that citizens of Zanzibar did not want them to leave their country.
Popoola Adegoke, the Team Lead and a Mathematics Instructor for the batch of returning volunteers, was full of gratitude to the Federal Government for providing them the opportunity to participate in the scheme.
Adegoke said that Nigeria, was well blessed and had the abundance of both human and natural resources to contribute meaningfully to the development of many countries of the world.
He said that the need to continue the TAC Scheme was not negotiable, owing to its high impact and results.
Mohammed Salisu, a Physicist, said that the experience had broadened his horizon as his orientation during the last 24 months in Zanzibar, especially on the cultural exchange.
He lauded the government for the scheme, saying that Nigeria is seen and perceived to be higher in all ranking, especially in the standard of living and educational system.
He also appealed to the government to sustain the scheme to close the gaps both the educational and professional systems in the African, Caribbean and the Pacific Countries.
NAN
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