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NTAC DG Awarded Institute’s Honorary Doctoral Fellowship; Commended for Exceptional Competence, Professionalism
Joel Ajayi
Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps , Rt. Hon.Yusuf Buba Yakub, has been conferred with the esteemed titles of Doctoral and Honorary Fellowship of the Emergency Crisis and Risk Management Institute. These recognitions are testaments to his exceptional leadership, competence, and professionalism in advancing NTAC’s mission.
Under Dr. Yakub’s guidance, NTAC has strengthened its initiatives in providing technical aid and humanitarian support to African, Pacific and Caribbean countries.
The organization’s deployment of over 10,000 volunteers to over 40 countries since its establishment in 1987 is a notable achievement.
The Emergency Crisis and Risk Management Institute, which focuses on building capacity, conducting research, and promoting professional development in emergency management, commended Dr. Yakub’s outstanding character, leadership and commitment to serving the greater good.
During a visit to the NTAC Complex today, Dr. Chuks Akawo, Director-General of the Emergency Crisis and RiskManagement Institute, presented the award and expressed appreciation for NTAC’s participation in a recent conference.
He highlighted the Institute’s postgraduate and PhD programmes and proposed collaboration between both institutions.
The visiting delegation led by Dr. Chuks Akawo included Mr. Dieudonné Nikiema, Manager, ECOWAS Peace Fund, Reverend Stephen A.O. Paul,a Fellow of the Institute.
Also in attendance were members of NTAC Management,which included Amb.Yakubu Abdullahi Ahmed, Director of Administration;Amb.Zakari Usman, Director of Programmes as well as Mrs Meimunat Haruna- Mustapha, Deputy Director, Head of Accounts;Alhaji Adekola Lawal, Assistant Director, Head of Internal Audit,and Mr.Debo Fehintola ,among others.
Dr. Yakub thanked the visiting team for the recognition and reaffirmed NTAC’s openness to partnership with the Emergency Crisis and Risk Management Institute and other like-minded institutions.
He emphasized NTAC’s core mandate of deploying Nigerian professionals to countries with gaps in skills and assured the visiting delegation that NTAC’s doors would always remain open for collaboration in areas promoting peace, safety and sustainable development.
It must be informed that these Awards not only honour Dr. Yakub’s individual achievements but also highlight Mr. President’s achievements through NTAC’s vital role in contributing to national progress and resilience.
The Institute and NTAC look forward to a fruitful and long-term partnership.
Foreign news
Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.
The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.
Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.
He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.
On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.
He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.
On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.
Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.
Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.
He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.
The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.
He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.
Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.
He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.
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