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DTAC Revamp Boosts Nigeria’s African Impact, Expands to Four New Nations

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8 months ago

September 26, 2025

Joel Ajayi

The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) has expanded its reach by opening engagements in four new countries under the Technical Aid Corps (TAC) programme, as part of efforts to bridge educational and professional gaps across Africa and beyond.

Director-General of NTAC, Dr. Yusuf Yakub, disclosed this during a media parley in Abuja to mark his two years in office.

He named the new partner countries as Grenada, Equatorial Guinea, South Sudan, and Zanzibar, noting that plans are already underway to deploy volunteers.

Yakub explained that beyond responding to requests from these countries, NTAC is also preparing additional nations for future TAC engagement.

He highlighted a fresh initiative aimed at tackling illegal migration by creating legitimate opportunities for young Nigerians to work abroad. According to him, NTAC is being repositioned as a hub for exporting Nigeria’s manpower to countries in need of skilled professionals.

“In the past two years, we have opened up TAC engagement in Grenada in the Southern Caribbean, Equatorial Guinea, South Sudan, and Zanzibar. These are new countries we have built relationships with, and we are preparing to deploy volunteers there soon,” Yakub said.

He added that the new manpower export strategy would not only promote Nigeria’s soft power diplomacy but also ensure Nigerian professionals earn sustainable incomes abroad.

Yakub stressed that these reforms align with the agency’s core mandate and the broader diplomatic vision of President Bola Tinubu to strengthen Nigeria’s global influence through human capital deployment.

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Pakistan High Commission in Abuja Marks First Marqa-e-Haq Commemoration, Reaffirms Commitment to Peace and Sovereignty

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5 days ago

May 10, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ajayi

The High Commission of Pakistan in Abuja on Friday held a commemorative event to mark Pakistan and its Armed Forces’ first observance of Marqa-e-Haq, paying tribute to the courage, resilience and sacrifices of the Pakistani nation and military during last year’s conflict in South East Asia.

Speaking at the ceremony held weekend, in Abuja, Pakistan’s Chargé d’Affaires, Mr. Muhammad Imran Sarwar, described the occasion as a profound moment of remembrance and national pride.
He said Marqa-e-Haq remains a defining symbol of Pakistan’s unity, steadfastness and unwavering commitment to protecting its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Addressing members of the Pakistani diaspora and community representatives in attendance, Mr. Sarwar praised the professionalism, sacrifices and operational excellence demonstrated by Pakistan’s armed forces during the conflict.
He also commended the patriotism and resilience shown by the Pakistani people during a critical chapter in the nation’s history.
According to him, Pakistan’s capabilities across both conventional and emerging domains are anchored on the principles of responsible deterrence, strategic balance and the preservation of peace.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to diplomacy, peaceful coexistence and constructive international engagement, stressing that the country remains fully prepared to defend its national interests against aggression, destabilisation or external threats.

Mr. Sarwar further noted that Marqa-e-Haq is not only a solemn remembrance of sacrifice and national honour, but also a reaffirmation of Pakistan’s principled pursuit of peace through strength, resilience and collective national purpose.

The event drew members of the Pakistani community in Nigeria, diplomats and invited guests, reflecting the importance of the occasion and the strong ties between Pakistan and its diaspora abroad.

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