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NTAC DG Yusuf Buba Yakub, to Deliver Lecture, Receive Award at Diplomatic Digest Anniversary in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
All is set for the 5th Anniversary Lecture, Awards, and Dinner of Diplomatic Digest Magazine, scheduled to take place today Thursday, at the prestigious NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja.
The high-profile event will bring together key members of the Diplomatic Community in Nigeria’s capital, with the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, attending as Special Guest of Honour.
Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, will feature as Guest Lecturer, while former head of the Niger Delta Amnesty Programme, Chief Kingsley Kuku, will serve as Chairman of the occasion.
Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the magazine, Chief Kennedy Peretei, in a telephone interview, assured both Nigerian and foreign dignitaries of a well-organized and impactful event.
He noted that the celebration aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agenda to reposition Nigeria for greater global recognition and influence.
“From the choice of venue to the quality of the lecture and the security arrangements, everything is in place to ensure a smooth and memorable ceremony,” Peretei affirmed. He also expressed gratitude to supporters of the magazine, highlighting that Diplomatic Digest has, over five years, earned a firm place in the media space both locally and internationally.
The NTAC DG is expected to speak on the topic: “The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps and President Tinubu’s 4-D Foreign Policy: The Journey So Far.”
Among the distinguished awardees at the event is the First Lady of Kwara State, Prof. Olufolake Abdulrazaq, who, along with two others, will receive the Diplomatic Service Award for her outstanding contributions and commitment to impactful service within the diplomatic space.
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Nigeria at 66: ‘We Must Not Lose Faith in Nigeria’ — FCC Boss Omidiran
Joel Ajayi
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honorable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary to renew their faith in Nigeria, strengthen national unity and recommit themselves to building a more inclusive and prosperous country.
In her 66th Independence Day message, Hon. Omidiran described October 1 as more than a celebration of freedom, saying the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the country’s journey, acknowledge its progress and challenges, and renew the collective determination to build a nation where every citizen has a sense of belonging.
According to the FCC Executive Chairman, the Federal Character Principle remains particularly important to the quest for national cohesion because equitable representation promotes a sense of ownership and confidence in the Nigerian project.
“Nigeria is a nation of great diversity and
enormous potential. Our responsibility is to ensure that this diversity becomes a bridge that connects us rather than a barrier that separates us. Every Nigerian deserves to feel that he or she belongs to this country and has a role to play in its development,” Omidiran said.
The FCC boss called on government institutions at all levels to remain committed to fairness, equity, accountability and inclusive governance, while urging citizens to support efforts aimed at strengthening national institutions and promoting peaceful coexistence.
“We must not lose faith in Nigeria. The challenges before us are real, but so are the opportunities and the enormous human and natural resources available to us. Every citizen has a responsibility to contribute his or her own quota to building the Nigeria we desire,” she stated.
The FCC Executive Chairman also urged young Nigerians to remain committed to acquiring knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports and other productive ventures, describing the youth as critical stakeholders in the country’s future.
“As we celebrate 66 years of independence, let us remember that the Nigeria we want cannot be built by government alone. It requires the commitment of all of us – leaders and citizens, young and old, from every part of the federation. Together, we can build a Nigeria where justice, fairness, opportunity and peace are available to all,” she said.
Omidiran reaffirmed the FCC’s commitment to the effective discharge of its constitutional mandate and to supporting efforts that promote equitable representation and inclusive national development across the federation.
The former lawmaker wished Nigerians at home and abroad a peaceful and memorable 66th Independence Anniversary, praying for continued peace, stability, prosperity and progress for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Our differences should never be greater than our common identity as Nigerians. Let us continue to choose unity over division, service over self-interest and hope over despair. The Nigeria of our dreams is possible if we all play our part,” Omidiran said.
“On behalf of the Federal Character Commission, I congratulate all Nigerians on this 66th Independence Anniversary. May this occasion renew our patriotism, strengthen our unity and inspire us to work together for a stronger, more equitable and prosperous Nigeria. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” she added.
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