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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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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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