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NTAC DG Hails President Tinubu on Landmark Technical Cooperation Deal with Saint Lucia
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Joel Ajayi
The Director-General, Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the successful signing of a Technical Manpower Assistance agreement with the government of Saint Lucia.
This milestone achievement ,he says, is a direct outcome of President Tinubu’s vision to expand Nigeria’s Technical Diplomacy across the larger Caribbean region through the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
On July 2, 2025,the NTAC DG and the Acting Permanent Secretary of Saint Lucia’s Ministry of External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs, Janelle Modeste-Stephen, signed the agreement in Castries, Saint Lucia’s capital.
This partnership paves the way for Nigerian professionals, including Teachers, Medical Experts, Agriculturists and other Experts/Professionals as may be required, to serve in Saint Lucia for two years, promoting South-South cooperation and reconnecting with the African diaspora.
“Key Highlights of the Agreement:”
– *Deployment of Nigerian Experts”: Nigerian professionals will serve in Saint Lucia for two years, contributing their skills and expertise to the host country’s development.- “Alignment with President Tinubu’s Vision”: The agreement aligns with President Tinubu’s directives and focus on strengthening regional and bilateral partnerships.- “Funding and Logistics”: The Nigerian government will cover allowances and logistics for the deployed volunteers, while Saint Lucia will provide accommodation and local support.
*Quote from Director-General Yusuf Buba Yakub:*
“This landmark agreement is a testament to President Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to South-South cooperation and Nigeria’s role as a leader in Technical Diplomacy. We look forward to our Volunteers making a lasting impact in Saint Lucia and strengthening the bonds between our nations.”
Buba commended President Tinubu for his leadership and commitment to enhancing South-South cooperation, emphasizing that the agreement demonstrates Nigeria’s dedication to sharing its expertise and resources with partner nations, fostering mutual growth and development.
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FG’s Technical Assistance Scheme Key to Advancing Nigeria’s Foreign Policy – NTAC D-G
The Director-General, Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Dr Yusuf Yakub has described Nigeria’s technical assistance scheme as a vital instrument in the implementation of Nigeria’s foreign policy objectives.
Yakuo made this known in a statement by Nkem Anyata-Lafia, his Special Assistant on Thursday in Abuja.
He said that the scheme was also a bridge for meaningful partnerships across Africa,the Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries.
The Director-General, who spoke while on an official visit to Zimbabwe, affirmed the corps’ readiness to support the country’s developmental needs in line with the mandate of NTAC.
Meanwhile, Yakub engaged with top government officials in three key Ministries in Zimbabwe; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the Ministry of Health and Child Care, and the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.
The NTAC boss emphasised the need for Nigeria and Zimbabwe to expand diplomatic ties, enhance technical partnerships and align developmental goals through the framework of the Technical Aid Scheme.
“Through our technical manpower assistance, we have succeeded in deepening South-South Co-operation across the globe.
“We have also enhanced capacities and built skills in critical sectors of nation-building, particularly through technical volunteerism and soft power diplomacy.
“This is a programme that is close to the heart of our dear President.
“The President has insisted that our sister-nations in Africa and other parts of the world must be encouraged to share development initiatives that will leave no nation behind,” he said.
He also emphasised Nigeria’s readiness to support Zimbabwe’s public health systems with medical expertise, health education and community health interventions through NTAC’s skilled Volunteers Corps.
Through the visit, NTAC further cemented its role as a flagship agency for the promotion of Nigeria’s foreign policy goals across the globe through soft power and people-to-people relations.
NAN
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