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Technical Aid Corps Receives 2025 Best Federal Agency Honour from Yoruba Youth Assembly
Cyril Ogar
The Yoruba Youth Assembly (YYA), led by its President, Hon. Olarinde Thomas, has honoured the Nigeria Technical Aid Corps (TAC) with the prestigious 2025 Federal Agency of the Year Award.
The announcement was made during a strategic meeting of the Assembly and its 38 affiliated youth organisations held in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Hon. Thomas explained that the recognition was conferred in acknowledgment of TAC’s “remarkable contributions to youth development, foreign diplomacy, and Nigeria’s global visibility.”
DG Yusuf Buna Yakub Commended for Transformational LeadershipThe YYA President paid glowing tribute to the Director-General of TAC, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buna Yakub, applauding his visionary and result-oriented leadership since assuming office on August 23, 2023.
He stated that the DG has “repositioned the agency to a level of excellence in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.”
According to him, Yakub’s commitment has strengthened TAC’s mandate, rejuvenated international cooperation, and expanded meaningful opportunities for young Nigerians within and outside the country.
The Yoruba Youth Assembly highlighted several achievements that earned TAC the award, including:
Advancing International Cooperation: TAC has deepened Nigeria’s diplomatic engagement by deploying skilled professionals to partner countries, enhancing bilateral and multilateral relationships.
Empowering Youth Through Global Exposure: Thousands of young Nigerian professionals have benefited from TAC’s volunteer programmes, gaining international experience, capacity building, and exposure to global standards.
Promoting Nigeria’s Foreign Policy: The Corps has supported Nigeria’s soft-power diplomacy through peacebuilding initiatives, development support, and knowledge-transfer missions across Africa, the Caribbean, and other regions.
Projecting Nigeria’s Culture and Image Abroad: TAC volunteers have served as ambassadors of Nigerian culture, values, and professional excellence, contributing to improved national branding on the global stage.
Creating Jobs and Professional Pathways: TAC’s initiatives have provided employment opportunities and long-term career development for Nigerian youths through specialised placements and skills-enhancement programmes.
Deepening South–South Collaboration: The agency has strengthened Nigeria’s leadership in South–South cooperation by supporting capacity-development efforts in developing nations.
Strengthening Key Institutional Partnerships: TAC has expanded collaboration with universities, health institutions, teacher-training bodies, and development organisations, enabling cross-border technical support and knowledge exchange.
YYA Urges TAC to Sustain ExcellenceHon. Olarinde encouraged the TAC leadership to maintain its exemplary performance and continue advancing programmes that empower young Nigerians while promoting national interests globally.
He reaffirmed the Yoruba Youth Assembly’s commitment to supporting federal institutions that prioritise youth development, national cohesion, and international relevance.
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FG Targets 50,000 Youths for Digital Jobs, Deepens Partnerships for Nationwide Empowerment Drive
Joel Ajayi
Federal Government has intensified efforts to empower young Nigerians through strategic partnerships, digital skills development, and inclusive programmes aimed at creating sustainable employment opportunities nationwide.
The Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, made this known during a media interview with African Independent Television (AIT), where he outlined a renewed policy direction focused on measurable impact, transparency, and large-scale youth engagement.
At the core of this effort, he explained, is a landmark partnership with the Digital School (TDS), supported by the Government of the United Arab Emirates, targeting the training of 50,000 Nigerian youths in globally competitive digital skills.
The Minister noted that the initiative is expected to produce at least 5,000 internationally certified and job-ready youths within the first six months of implementation.
Comrade Olawande also highlighted the Ministry’s sector-specific collaborations, including its partnership with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), aimed at boosting youth participation in agriculture. He added that this is being complemented by expanded programmes under the Nigerian Youth Academy and other key youth empowerment initiatives.
He further disclosed that the government is scaling up internship, gig economy, and startup support programmes to reach a wider range of beneficiaries across the country, while also intensifying efforts to promote digital literacy through The Digital School (TDS) initiative, being implemented in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
To enhance transparency and ensure merit-based access to opportunities, the Ministry has introduced a digital engagement platform, “Nigerian New Tech.” He added that ongoing reforms in youth health, financial inclusion, and social protection are also broadening opportunities for young Nigerians.
During the interview, the Honourable Minister said:“We are moving away from fragmented and tokenistic approaches to youth development. Our focus is to build sustainable systems that empower young Nigerians at scale and with real impact.”
“Through our partnership with The Digital School and the UAE Government, we are not just training youths; we are preparing them for global opportunities, whether they choose to work remotely or internationally.”
“For too long, many young Nigerians, especially those in the informal sector, have been excluded from structured opportunities. This administration is committed to ensuring that no young person is left behind.”
“Our role as government is to create an enabling environment where young people can thrive, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to national development.”
“Transparency and merit are at the core of all our programmes. Access to opportunities should not depend on who you know, but on your capacity and readiness to grow.”
The Honourable Minister reaffirmed that youth development remains central to Nigeria’s economic growth, assuring that the Ministry will continue to deepen partnerships, expand programmes, and implement sustainable frameworks for the benefit of present and future generations.
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