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Technical Aid Corps Receives 2025 Best Federal Agency Honour from Yoruba Youth Assembly

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5 months ago

December 4, 2025

Cyril Ogar

The Yoruba Youth Assembly (YYA), led by its President, Hon. Olarinde Thomas, has honoured the Nigeria Technical Aid Corps (TAC) with the prestigious 2025 Federal Agency of the Year Award.

The announcement was made during a strategic meeting of the Assembly and its 38 affiliated youth organisations held in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Hon. Thomas explained that the recognition was conferred in acknowledgment of TAC’s “remarkable contributions to youth development, foreign diplomacy, and Nigeria’s global visibility.”
DG Yusuf Buna Yakub Commended for Transformational LeadershipThe YYA President paid glowing tribute to the Director-General of TAC, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buna Yakub, applauding his visionary and result-oriented leadership since assuming office on August 23, 2023.

He stated that the DG has “repositioned the agency to a level of excellence in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.”

According to him, Yakub’s commitment has strengthened TAC’s mandate, rejuvenated international cooperation, and expanded meaningful opportunities for young Nigerians within and outside the country.

The Yoruba Youth Assembly highlighted several achievements that earned TAC the award, including:

Advancing International Cooperation: TAC has deepened Nigeria’s diplomatic engagement by deploying skilled professionals to partner countries, enhancing bilateral and multilateral relationships.

Empowering Youth Through Global Exposure: Thousands of young Nigerian professionals have benefited from TAC’s volunteer programmes, gaining international experience, capacity building, and exposure to global standards.

Promoting Nigeria’s Foreign Policy: The Corps has supported Nigeria’s soft-power diplomacy through peacebuilding initiatives, development support, and knowledge-transfer missions across Africa, the Caribbean, and other regions.

Projecting Nigeria’s Culture and Image Abroad: TAC volunteers have served as ambassadors of Nigerian culture, values, and professional excellence, contributing to improved national branding on the global stage.

Creating Jobs and Professional Pathways: TAC’s initiatives have provided employment opportunities and long-term career development for Nigerian youths through specialised placements and skills-enhancement programmes.

Deepening South–South Collaboration: The agency has strengthened Nigeria’s leadership in South–South cooperation by supporting capacity-development efforts in developing nations.

Strengthening Key Institutional Partnerships: TAC has expanded collaboration with universities, health institutions, teacher-training bodies, and development organisations, enabling cross-border technical support and knowledge exchange.

YYA Urges TAC to Sustain ExcellenceHon. Olarinde encouraged the TAC leadership to maintain its exemplary performance and continue advancing programmes that empower young Nigerians while promoting national interests globally.

He reaffirmed the Yoruba Youth Assembly’s commitment to supporting federal institutions that prioritise youth development, national cohesion, and international relevance.

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FG Commits To National Development With Major Contract Agreements — Umahi

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14 hours ago

May 14, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, has again signed landmark contract agreements with four (4) construction firms to execute critical road projects across the country, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The contract signing ceremony, held on Thursday at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja, marks another major step in the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering durable, sustainable road infrastructure that enhances connectivity, stimulates economic growth, and improves the quality of life of Nigerians.

The four contractors and their respective projects are as follows:

1. Messrs J. Patel and Sons Nigeria Limited – Reconstruction of Mando (Kaduna) – Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State,

2. Messrs JRB Construction Company Limited – Dualisation of Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road in Oyo and Ogun States,

3. Messrs Truecrete Solutions Limited – Construction of Osogbo–Ikirun–Akoda Road in Osun State and

4. Messrs Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited – Construction of Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan Road in Osun and Oyo States.

Speaking during the event, the Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, described the projects as strategic national infrastructure designed to boost economic activities, improve transportation efficiency, and strengthen national integration. He noted that the reconstruction of the Mando (Kaduna) –Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State holds special significance, as it was one of the key infrastructure development commitments made by His Excellency, President Tinubu during the 2022/2023 electioneering campaigns. According to the Minister, the present administration remains resolute in its determination to deliver world-class infrastructure that will stand the test of time. “Our vision is to build roads that will last for generations. Under the Renewed Hope administration, we are determined to deliver infrastructure that can serve Nigerians for up to 100 years through the adoption of rigid pavement (concrete) technology,” Umahi stated.

The Minister commended the selected contractors for their competence, track records, and proven capacity, emphasising the Federal Government’s confidence in indigenous contractors. He particularly praised Messrs JRB Construction Company Limited, Truecrete Solutions Limited, and other indigenous firms for their commendable performances on previous projects across the country.

Umahi charged all contractors to mobilise to their respective project sites immediately and commence work without delay, stressing that the Ministry expects measurable progress within the stipulated timelines.

Earlier in his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Rafiu Olarinre Adeladan, who formally signed the contract agreements, described the occasion as the successful completion of the procurement process and the official commencement of project implementation.

He commended the leadership of the Ministry for its commitment to ensuring that projects reached the execution stage and reaffirmed the Ministry’s dedication to effective monitoring, quality assurance, and timely delivery.

Also speaking, the Director of Highways, Construction and Rehabilitation, Mr. Clement Ogbuagu, presented details of the awarded contracts as follows:

1. Reconstruction of Mando–Birnin Gwari Road, Kaduna State

Contractor: Messrs J. Patel and Sons Nigeria Limited

Contract Sum: ₦178,116,787,162.00

Length: 122 Kilometres

2. Dualisation of Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road, Oyo and Ogun States

Contractor: JRB Construction Company Limited,

Contract Sum: ₦295,996,609,992.77

Length: 114.5 Kilometres (Single Carriageway Equivalent)

3. Construction of Osogbo–Ikirun–Akoda Road, Osun State

Contractor: Truecrete Solutions Limited

Contract Sum: ₦101,806,585,825.90

Length: 70 Kilometres (Single Carriageway Equivalent) and

4. Construction of Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan Road, Osun State

Contractor: Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited

Contract Sum: ₦114,854,477,607.93

Length: 73 Kilometres

All the projects will be executed using Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) technology, in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to building durable, cost-effective, and sustainable road infrastructure nationwide.

The ceremony represents another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s drive to modernise Nigeria’s road network and accelerate national economic development.

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