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NTAC Deploys 35 Medical Professionals To Tanzania
Joel Ajayi
The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), says it is deploying 35 medical professionals to Zanzibar, Tanzania, to bridge both the educational and professional gaps in that country.
Dr Yusuf Yakub, the Director General (DG) of NTAC speaking at the deployment of the professionals comprising nurses and doctors said on Tuesday in Abuja, that the exercise was in line with the mandate of the agency to send volunteers to African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries in need of professionals.
Yakub said, “today is a historic day for the corps and to honour the directive of President Bola Tinubu, using the soft power diplomacy; the corps is sending 35 TAC volunteers to Zanzibar.”
Yakub, a former House of Representative Member, lauded the president for the support he has shown in enhancing the Nigeria foreign policy of Nigeria to bridge the gaps in countries that are in need of professionals.
Also, as an agency that was saddled with the responsibility of promoting soft power diplomacy of the country, the DG said, “we always run with the mandate of Mr President to achieve his four D-4 foreign policy initiative.
“NTAC before its establishment in 1987 our leaders back then usually give cash support to our sister nations within the ACP countries, but in 1987 the leaders decided to send our technical experts to these country to help in enhancing diplomatic relations and cultural exchange.
“So from 1987 to this day , I am proud to say that NTAC has achieve a lot , and we have deployed to over 40,000 countries and we have deployed over 10,000 experts to the ACP countries.
“This is a great achievement for our country, because on Saturday when I was in The Gambia to attend a convocation ceremony, the President, Adama Borrow, was so proud and appreciative of the impact of Nigeria in his country.
“The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the only University in that country was a volunteer of the NTAC in 1999, and also the second VC was also a volunteer, this is amongst other intervention done by NTAC in that country,’’ he said.
He added that in the spirit of the South-South cooperation, it was imperative for fellow African brothers and under-developed countries to come together in bridging the gaps with whatever expertise they have to offer to their African brothers.
Speaking also, Dr Paul Cornelius, who is the team lead for the 35 volunteers, lauded the Federal Government for the initiative to bridge the gaps in the ACP countries.
He pledged to do the country proud while assuring also that the group would supersede the achievements of their predecessors in bringing glory to Nigeria.
Similarly, Mohammed Ibrahim, a pediatric Nurse, expressed gratitude to God for being among the successful volunteers from the 10,000 entries.
He pray that God will grant them the ability to do the needful as requested, and also to be good ambassadors of Nigeria while in their host community.
Mary-Jane Okieze, a registered Nurse, said it was an opportunity for all of the volunteers to go out there and show their skills and to also promote Nigeria in the host community.
She lauded the government through NTAC for the wonderful initiative and promise not to be found wanting in her task, adding that, her job required caring for sick patients and she would be honoured to care for the sick in Zanzibar.
The reports have that the Technical Aid Corps (TAC) professionals going to Zanzibar on primary assignment, will be lecturing and filling the professional gaps in their places of assignment.
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NTAC DG Celebrates President Tinubu’s Second Year as Nigeria’s President
…Highlights His Leadership Skills and Economic Achievements
Joel Ajayi
Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps,Rt.Hon.Yusuf Buba Yakub says President Tinubu has risen above global economic dynamics and confronted squarely other regional and countrywide downturns to place Nigeria on the path of self-redemption, effervescent hope and optimism for a glorious tomorrow.
The NTAC boss,who stated the above in a congratulatory message made available to press men today in Abuja in commemoration of the second year anniversary of the Tinubu Presidency,added that Nigerians were excited at how ingeniously President Tinubu was able to pull back an economy tottering on the brinks of collapse to one that has started repaying debts and raising external reserves of the country.
The rest of the piece read:
“Your Excellency,Mr.President and Father of the Nation, *Letter of Congratulations on Your Two Years of Impactful Leadership and Service to Nigeria
“Permit me to respectfully avail myself of this means and the auspicious occasion of your second anniversary in office as President and Commander-in-Chief,Federal Republic of Nigeria, to convey my humble congratulations on the reformative and transformational turnaround that you have injected into governance and national leadership in these last two years since assuming the Nigerian Presidency.
“Without an iota of doubt,Sir,you came in,you saw and you have conquered.In the immortal words of one of the greatest leaders of all time:” You Have Done What Napoleon Could Not Do!”
“I recall with the clarity of a former federal lawmaker,who with every sense of modesty was in a position to know at the time,how our national life was mired in loss of hope, uncertainty, deepening insecurity, ethno-regional tensions as well as sullen economic indices.
“It was, indeed,a tall order to find that man who could clean the Augean stable,which, in fairness to the immediate-past national leadership,arose as a result of several factors,most of which were global and , therefore, beyond their total control.
“Today,Your Excellency,Mr.President,you have not only risen above global economic dynamics but confronted squarely other regional and countrywide downturns to place our nation back on the path of self-redemption, effervescent hope and optimism for a glorious tomorrow!
“Today,Your Excellency,many Nigerians,in spite of what you often refer to as “current pangs of hardship for a better tomorrow”,are excited at how ingenious you have brought back an economy tottering on the brinks of collapse to one that has started repaying debts and raising our external reserves.Surely,this could not have been an accident of leadership,but the result of a well-intended and carefully executed fiscal policy that has delivered on its premeditated targets.
“Your Excellency,Mr.President,as we ruminate on the path through which you have led us through these past two years, Nigerians may not be very much aware of the many hours of sleep you lose to hold the nation together,to keep the economy on a sound footing,to restore the prices of goods and commodities to the pre-energy subsidy removal era,to ease tensions in regions with security challenges and to keep our workers happy,but every Nigerian knows that the nation has a leader that truly cares. We all can attest to this in your body language and poise each time you address the nation!
“Your Excellency,Mr.President,we may go on and on to chronicle the quantum leap your gracious leadership skills and initiated policies have foisted on the nation these past years,but those who do not travel abroad may not fully understand the extent of the positive turnaround that you have caused to happen in our individual and collective destinies across the globe in so short a time.Simply put,it suffices to just say here that the honour of our green passport has also been largely restored,thanks to Your Excellency,Mr.President’s Foreign Policy Initiatives and leadership ingenuity these past two years of purposeful leadership.
“Your Excellency,Mr.President,Sir,as you take a detour into the next half of your glorious first tenure,we,who you graciously appointed as some of your foot soldiers,join millions of your admirers, well-wishers and mentees across the world to wish you well and to pray that you daily continue to draw from the rich reservoir of wisdom, strength and good health deposited in you by the Almighty God Himself at creation to lead Nigeria and Africa in the right direction.
“For myself and my family,and on behalf of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC),which by the grace of God, your magnanimous appointment and continuous support I currently head,I congratulate you once again ,Your Excellency,Mr.President and Father of the Nation,and pray that you find more health, wisdom, inspiration and strength to continue to deliver on the Renewed Hope Agenda and maintain the path of realizing The Nigerian Dream in our lifetime,” the NTAC DG concluded.
Following the swearing-in ceremonies held at the Eagle Square,Abuja,on May 29,2023, President Tinubu took over the reins of leadership, succeeding his Party man and immediate-past President,Gen.Muhammadu Buhari,Retd.
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