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NTAC D-G Boosts Livelihoods of 564 People in Adamawa

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October 29, 2026

Cyril Ogar

The Director-General Nigeria Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) Mr Yusuf Yakub, has empowered 564 people in Gombi/Hong Federal Constituency in Adamawa.

Yakub also supported military personnel providing security in the area with food items.

Speaking at the empowerment event in Gombi on Wednesday, Yakub said that the purpose of the financial assistance and empowerment is to give back to the people the dividends of democracy to ease hardship.

Yakub, who was the former lawmaker representing the federal constituency, said the support which extended to the military in the area was as the result of the recent attack by insurgents in Gombi.

Yakub explained that beneficiaries were given between N50,000 to N100,000, and urged them to make judicious use of the support, particularly those engaged in petty businesses.

“To our beneficiaries, I urge you to see this support as an opportunity for progress.

“Those engaged in petty trading and other enterprises should invest wisely, grow their activities where possible and maintain financial discipline.

“For those with pressing needs, I hope this intervention brings relief and renewed confidence”, he said.

Yakub further called on the people in the area to remain united, peaceful and committed to democratic governance as the 2027 General Election approaches.

He urged supporters and well-wishers to mobilise peacefully for the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu, and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates seeking elective office.

In his remarks, Prof. Ibrahim Umar, Vice Chancellor of Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, appreciated Yakub for the empowerment and involvement of indigenes in TAC programme.

According to him, the greatest infrastructure someone can build is human capital.

“Today’s empowerment programme targeting vulnerable families across Gombi and Hong is the gold standard of human capital development”, he said.

In his remarks, the APC governorship candidate in Adamawa, Alhaji Ahmed Galadima, lauded the empowerment which he said was in line with APC policy.

Galadima called on the party supporters to vote for President Bola Tinubu and all candidates of the party for the progress of the state and country at large.

Galadima assured to continue improving the living standard of the citizens from where Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri stops if elected into office.

He promised to invest in agriculture for maximum benefit, job creation and to work with traditional leaders to improve the security in the state.

Adamawa APC Chairman, Alhaji Hamza Madagali also canvassed support for President Tinubu and all candidates under the platform of the party.

He advised the beneficiaries make use of the opportunity to help themselves positively

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RMRDC DG Prof. Ike-Muonso Wins WAITRO Sub-Saharan Africa Board Seat in Landslide Victory

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17 hours ago

October 28, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Prof. Nnanyelugo M. Ike-Muonso, has emerged winner of the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Representative position on the Board of the World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organisations (WAITRO), in a landslide victory at the WAITRO Summit in Istanbul, Türkiye.

In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the Director, Directorate of Corporate Affairs, Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC). Mrs. Nnamdi-Anum stated that Prof. Ike-Muonso’s election, announced at the summit holding from October 26 to 28, 2026, marks a significant milestone for Nigeria and RMRDC, strengthening the country’s representation in the international research, technology and innovation community.

The RMRDC Director-General contested the position alongside two distinguished candidates: Prof. Wellington Riach Liamba Masamba, Vice-Chancellor of the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN), Botswana, and Prof. Mohammed Aliyu Paiko, Vice-Chancellor of Abdulkadir Kure University (AKUM), Nigeria.

His emergence as the successful candidate presents an important opportunity to advance African research priorities, strengthen international partnerships and promote the application of research and technological innovations to industrial development across the continent.

WAITRO is a global association of industrial and technological research organisations that facilitates collaboration, knowledge exchange and partnerships among research institutions, universities, industries and innovation stakeholders. Through its governance structure, the organisation provides a platform for regional representatives to contribute to international research and technology development initiatives.

Prof. Ike-Muonso’s election comes amid RMRDC’s sustained efforts to promote research-driven industrialisation, indigenous raw materials development, value addition, technology commercialisation and strategic partnerships with national and international institutions.

Under his leadership, the Council has continued to pursue initiatives aimed at bridging the gap between research and industry, strengthening the commercialisation of research findings, promoting local processing of raw materials and supporting the development of a competitive manufacturing sector in Nigeria.

RMRDC’s engagement with international research and technology organisations, including WAITRO, reflects the Council’s commitment to leveraging global expertise and partnerships to advance Nigeria’s industrial development agenda.

His election to the WAITRO Board is expected to provide a broader platform for promoting collaboration among African research institutions, encouraging technology transfer, facilitating knowledge sharing and advancing innovative solutions to the continent’s industrial and economic challenges.

For Nigeria and the wider Sub-Saharan African region, the development represents an opportunity to strengthen participation in international conversations on scientific research, technological innovation and sustainable industrial transformation.

The WAITRO Summit 2026 brings together research and technology organisations, universities, industry leaders, policymakers and innovation partners to explore collaborative approaches to research, innovation and sustainable development.

Prof. Ike-Muonso’s emergence is a notable achievement for RMRDC and Nigeria, further reinforcing the importance of strategic international cooperation in advancing indigenous technological capacity, promoting raw materials value addition and supporting sustainable industrial growth.

The Council remains committed to building partnerships that translate research and innovation into practical industrial applications, create economic opportunities and contribute to Nigeria’s broader development objectives.

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