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

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2 months ago

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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Ex-NYSC Spokesperson Advises Corps Members to Uphold Patriotism and Play Active Roles in Developing the Nation

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22 hours ago

November 29, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Corps Members have been advised to be patriotic towards National building and also use the opportunities of NYSC service year to positively invest in their future.

The immediate past Director of Information and Public Relations of NYSC, Chief Eddy Megwa, stated this during his motivational lecture to Corps Members at the Bauchi State Orientation Camp, Wailo, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the State.

Addressing the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Corps Members, Chief Megwa urged them to serve the nation with loyalty and strong sense of commitment, adding that, no nation grows without the selfless services of her citizens, he therefore urged them to rise up and make the desired change.

The Retired Director, urged the Corps Members to deliberately work towards building a great nation that would compete among the comity of nations, because, “if things are working very well, the youths will not be desperate about relocating to other countries of the world for greener pastures”.

He discouraged the youths from irregular migration, describing it as a suicide mission, because of many risks associated with it, including avoidable deaths, jail terms among others, but equally advised them to follow the official travelling protocol if the need for foreign trip arises.

He also encouraged the Corps Members to strive for excellence in whatever they do, adding that they should leverage on the achievements of their predecessors.

“Do not put your names and your families’ names into disrepute by getting involved in crimes and other unwholesome activities. NYSC is not a safe haven for criminals”, he said.

The former image maker of NYSC described the Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development programme of the NYSC as the panacea to graduate unemployment. He therefore advised the Corps Members to take advantage of the SAED programme by learning skills that would be useful and enable them become entrepreneurs.

He emphasized that the days of white collar jobs are over as the reality of today is self employment which is made possible by embracing Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship training.

The Public Relations guru advised the Corps Members Members to be security conscious as vigilance and self consciousness of their environment are key to personal safety.

Earlier, the NYSC Bauchi State Coordinator, Mr Kufre Umoren appreciated the retired Director for the visit and his words of motivation to both camp officials and Corps Members.

The Coordinator described Chief Megwa as a living legend that shaped the NYSC Public Relations Unit to what it is today and left his footprints boldly.

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