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NTAC Boss Showcases 2-Year Gains, Eyes Nigeria’s Rise as Global Talent Hub

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September 26, 2025

By Joel Ajayi

The Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, has unveiled the agency’s achievements over the past two years, projecting Nigeria’s growing role as a global hub of skilled manpower.

Speaking at a media chat in Abuja to mark his second anniversary in office, Yakub reflected on the strides made under his leadership, the challenges surmounted, and the vision driving NTAC’s future. He expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity to serve, noting that his tenure, which began in August 2023, has been guided by the President’s directive to “hit the ground running.”

On assumption of office, Yakub inherited 198 volunteers in service and pressing financial difficulties, including unpaid salaries and a ₦300 million debt. With sustained federal support, he said the Corps cleared its debts and ramped up deployments. “From September 2023 till date, we have been deploying 2–3 times every month without fail,” he stated, emphasizing that Nigeria has maintained a consistent presence on the global stage.

He credited President Tinubu’s 4D foreign policy—Democracy, Demography, Diaspora, and Development—for revitalizing NTAC, calling the scheme “a key instrument of Nigeria’s soft power diplomacy.” Since its inception, over 10,000 Nigerian experts have been deployed to more than 40 countries, with many rising to leadership roles abroad, including Vice-Chancellors in The Gambia.

Yakub also highlighted reforms within the Corps, ranging from renovation of office infrastructure to provision of buses and welfare upgrades. He revealed that by October 2025, NTAC will have 450 volunteers in active service, achieving nearly 90% of its deployment target.

Looking to the future, he announced plans to reposition NTAC not only as a platform for volunteerism but also as a structured hub for exporting Nigerian manpower. He disclosed ongoing talks with host governments and international bodies like the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to create paid placements, citing Jamaica’s request for 400 skilled experts as proof of Nigeria’s growing human capital demand.

“Our work reflects the President’s 4D vision in practice,” Yakub noted. “Every deployment contributes to development, strengthens diaspora ties, and showcases the vibrancy of Nigeria’s demography. This is how we position our nation as a global talent hub.”

He urged young Nigerians to embrace the opportunities NTAC offers, describing the scheme as a pathway for personal growth, service, and national pride. “We are not just exporting expertise; we are raising leaders who will return to rebuild Nigeria,” he affirmed.

The event ended with group photographs, underscoring NTAC’s renewed commitment to service, accountability, and Nigeria’s leadership in global development through soft power diplomacy.

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Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment To A Digitally-Driven Workforce

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October 29, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

In a strong affirmation of his administration’s vision for a technology-enabled public service, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has reiterated the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to building a world-class, digitally-driven, and citizen-centred workforce capable of driving inclusive and sustainable national development.

The President, represented by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, mni, at the opening ceremony of the 57th International Conference and Exhibition of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) held in Abuja, noted that the Conference provides a vital platform for thought leaders, policymakers, and human resource professionals to examine and discuss the evolving dynamics of work under the theme, “Reimagining the New World of Work.”

President Tinubu commended the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria for its consistency and nearly six decades of professional excellence, ethical leadership, and dedication to human capital development in Nigeria. He acknowledged the Institute’s invaluable role in promoting professionalism and strengthening workforce governance across both public and private sectors.

Highlighting the Administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the President emphasized that “Nigeria’s greatest asset is not its oil or minerals, but its people.” He underscored key Federal Government initiatives such as the 3 Million Technical Talent Programme (3MTT) and the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP), designed to position Nigeria as a global hub for skilled digital professionals.

The President also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ongoing public service transformation through the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2025 (FCSSIP25), which aims to achieve a fully digital and paperless civil service by 31st December, 2025.

He explained that the adoption of the Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solution is a major milestone in enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability in public service operations.

In his welcome address, the President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir FCIPM, fnli, emphasized that the future of work will not necessarily reward the strongest or the smartest, but those courageous enough to remain human in a digital world. He described the conference as “not just another HR event, but a transformative movement that will echo through boardrooms, classrooms, and corridors of influence for years to come.”

Mallam Gobir reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to redefining workplace leadership and advancing professional excellence. He urged human resource professionals to transcend traditional management practices and cultivate work environments “where humans and technology collaborate, not compete; where innovation meets integrity, and productivity aligns with purpose.”

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