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NTAC DG Wins 2025 Public Servant of the Year Award, Dedicates Honor to President Tinubu
Joel Ajayi
Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps,Rt.Hon.Yusuf Buba Yakub has dedicated the award of “Most Outstanding Public Servant of the Year” received at the Nigerian Assembly Orientation and Award 2025 to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Award,which was held, Wednesday,at the National Assembly Library Trust Funds Hall, National Assembly Complex,Abuja,was aimed at recognizing the best performing public servant in the non-legislative category across the country for the current year.
The event,which drew participants from across the country,is the 9th Edition of the Awards.Speaking at the event,the Publisher of Assembly News,a foremost Nigerian Parliamentary news tabloid,Prince Adeboye Omoboye explained that the NTAC boss emerged best-peforming Public Servant from a national poll.
He lauded the NTAC DG for his commitment and sacrifice to national service and for, particularly,using the Technical Aid Corps Scheme in the last two- years-and-half of the Tinubu Administration to reposition Nigeria as a global giant in the areas of soft power and development diplomacy.
While thanking President Tinubu for the opportunity to even serve the nation,the NTAC DG praised the promoters of the Awards for their visionary approach to progressive and developmental journalism. He also noted that diverse fora such as the day’s occasion were important to chronicle the nation’s history in an era when younger Nigerians were beginning to lose touch with the nation’s evolutionary processes.
Earlier,while speaking on the theme of the day’s event,”A New Nigeria,”Director General of the Nigerian Orientation Agency,Issa Lanre-Onilu admonished Nigerians to rethink their responsibilities for the country , informing that the new 7 for 7 National Value Charter of the NOA has emphasised not only the aspects of what he termed “National Promise”,but its corresponding “Citizens’ Code”.He called on all Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of placing Nigeria above every consideration at all times.Onilu was represented at the event by his Special Assistant on Media,Tolu Meduna.
The event,which saw the recognition of other Nigerians, including those from across the States, for various award categories,ended with a pledge to continue to push for a better Nigeria through parliamentary advocacy and media campaigns.
Among those who accompanied the NTAC DG to the event were the Director of Administration,Amb.Yakubu Abdullahi Ahmed;that of Programmes,Amb.Zakari Usman as well as the Deputy Director and Head of Accounts,Mrs Meimunat Haruna-Mustapha.Others were the Assistant Director and Head of Internal Audits,Mr Adekola Lawal;his colleague ,Mr Mustapha Aliyu,an Assistant Director and Mr. Fehintola Adebowale, Assistant Director,Programmes,among others.
Nkem Anyata-Lafia
Special Assistant to the NTAC DG ( Media and Publicity)
November 5,2025
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Senate Confirms NCC Board, charged to Consolidate Reforms and Expand Digital space
The newly confirmed Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have being urged to provide bold, transparent, and accountable leadership that will consolidate ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector and expand digital access to every part of the country.
Sources revealed what the President will expect of them following the Senate’s confirmation.
Chief Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe as Chairman of the Board of the NCC, along with other distinguished members:
• Senator Ramoil Olalekan Mustafa, CON
• Engr. Ikechukwu Ugwuegede
• Princess Oristserenwe Emiko
• Barr. Christopher Sandy Okorie
• Hajiya Maryam Bayi
The new Board brings together experienced professionals and reform-minded leaders at a critical time in the evolution of Nigeria’s digital economy.
Chief Olorunnimbe is part of a new generation of leaders whose blend of innovation, entrepreneurship, and public service reflects the administration’s vision of a knowledge-driven, inclusive, and globally competitive economy.
NCC Board is expected to focus on strengthening regulatory independence, improving consumer protection, and accelerating broadband expansion, while ensuring that Nigeria remains a secure, attractive, and competitive destination for digital investment.
Board to work is expected to work in close coordination with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, and the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, in advancing the goals and accelerate delivery on the Renewed Hope Agenda for a digitally inclusive, knowledge-driven economy.
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