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NTAC DG Restates FG’s Commitment to Provision of Technical Aid to Seychelles

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2 years ago

January 15, 2025

…As Recipient Country Advances More Requests for Volunteers in Diverse Fields

Joel Ajayi

delegation of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps led by the Agency’s Director General,Rt.Hon.Yusuf Buba Yakub last week met with some officials of Government of Seychelles in Victoria.It also met with some TAC Volunteers serving in that country.
The delegation was in the country to strengthen bilateral relations that exist between the country and the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the area of technical aid and, equally,use the opportunity to monitor the progress of the TAC Scheme Volunteers serving in that country.

During a meeting with officials of the Ministry of Health in Seychelles,the NTAC Director General reiterated the support of the Federal Government for the continuous provision of technical skills to the country through the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC).

Rt.Hon.Buba also informed his hosts that since the establishment of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps in 1987,the Corps has consistently sent over 10000 highly skilled professionals in diverse fields of expertise to over forty countries in Africa,the Caribbean and Pacific countries, reinforcing the importance of the Scheme to Nigeria’s Foreign Policy goals.

He also told his guests that these professionals have continued to make significant differences in such sectors as Education, Engineering, Medical Services, Nursing and Medical Statistics in the lives of citizens of countries where they have served or are currently serving.Consequent upon the foregoing,the NTAC DG welcomed the requests of the Ministry in the areas of their interests.

Responding, the Principal Secretary at the Seychelles’ Ministry of Health,Dr.Bernard Valentin thanked the NTAC delegation for its visit to their country.He praised the efforts of the Federal Government of Nigeria for its very robust and productive TAC Scheme, while acknowledging that the Scheme has continued to strengthen the capacity of some of the country’s professionals to deliver on their mandates and has also aided the filling of the many skills gaps that also exist in their country .

Dr.Valentin also informed the NTAC delegation that the Ministry would formally send to Nigeria its request for Volunteer Medical Doctors,Nurses, Engineers as well as Medical Statisticians through the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The NTAC DG was accompanied on the visit by the Ag.High Commissioner of Nigerian to Kenya with concurrent accreditation to Seychelles,Amb.Aliyu Mande as well as Amb.Usman Zakari,the Director of Programmes at the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps.

Among those who attended the meeting on the side of the Seychelles’ Ministry of Health led by the Principal Secretary, were:Dr.Susan Fock Tave,Chief Medical Officer;Dr.Gylian Mein,Chief Nursing Officer as well as Ms Betty-May Bibi, International Co-operation Officer.

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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development

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20 hours ago

October 21, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Samania

The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.

Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.

He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.

According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.

He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.

Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.

Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.

According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.

He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.

Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.

He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.

Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.

He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.

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