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Tinubu Committed To Africa’s Development, Unity Through TAC-DG
The Director-General, Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Dr Yusuf Yakub said President Bola Tinubu is committed to Africa’s development using Technical Aid Corps Volunteers to bridge both professional and educational gaps.
Yakub said this on Monday in Abuja, during a deployment exercise for four TAC volunteers to Sierra Leone and Seychelles.
He lauded Tinubu for his strong support to the promotion of the mandate of NTAC using the 4-Ds in foreign policy, namely, Democracy, Development, Demography and Diaspora.
He said that Nigeria needed to be celebrated as the only country in Africa to engage and bridge the professional and educational gaps in African, Caribbean and the Pacific (ACP) countries in the past 37 years.
According to him, this is in the spirit of the United Nations’ South-South Co-operation.
“Over 10,000 Volunteers with diverse capacities have been sent to serve in over forty countries of the world.
”They have demonstrated competence, simplicity of lifestyle and above all quality service to the appreciation of the host countries and institutions where they serve,” he said.
The NTAC boss urged the volunteers to shun all hindrances to quality service-delivery in their countries of assignment.
“I understand that some of you may own big homes in Nigeria, but, please make do with whatever you are offered in your place of service.
“You must commit to making this country and our dear President proud on this national call to duty. If you have any challenges, please, contact our mission in the country where you are serving.
“The tripartite agreement you will sign with us and the country of your service will itemise all our responsibilities to you, which the corps will continue to abide by, ” he said.
Speaking earlier, Amb. Zakari Usman, the Director of Programmes at NTAC , urged the volunteers to strive to live up to the demands of the scheme by following in the exemplary footsteps of those who served before them.
Usman charged them to showcase the best of Nigeria as Ambassadors, in competence and in character at all times in their host communities.
A member of the Volunteers, Mr Salmanu Mamman-Shatta, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues, conveyed their appreciation to the Federal Government for giving them the opportunity to serve the nation as ambassadors.
Mamman-Shatta said that the team would do the nation proud in the 24-month service scheme.
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Reps Security Session: Wale Raji Proposes Service Extension, Special Courts to Tackle Insecurity”
Joel Ajayi
The House of Representatives, on Thursday, intensified its search for sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s worsening security challenges as lawmakers continued it’s Special Plenary Session dedicated to reviewing the nation’s security architecture and strengthening its legislative response to growing threats.
Contributing to the debate, Hon. Wale Raji Member Representing Epe federal constituency of Lagos State and the Chairman House committee on livestock development presented far-reaching proposal aimed at strengthening national defense and tackling the escalating wave of insecurity across the country.
Hon. Raji commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the recruitment of additional personnel into the Nigerian Police Force and the Nigerian Army. He, however, stressed that beyond new recruitment, Nigeria must urgently retain the institutional memory and field experience of officers nearing retirement.
Raji proposed an extension of service years for retiring military and police personnel—provided they are medically certified fit—arguing that their expertise is indispensable at a time when national security is under severe strain.
“New recruits will require extensive training and time to gain experience,Meanwhile, we have seasoned hands whose skills and knowledge can still be harnessed. The Public Service Rules allow for this extension, and we can consider an additional two to five years for fit and capable officers.”he noted.
The lawmaker further pushed for the establishment of Special Courts or Tribunals to handle terrorism and banditry-related cases. He recommended that investigations, trials, and convictions be conducted within a six-month window to ensure swift justice and send a strong message to criminal elements.
Hon. Raji also urged the House to accelerate constitutional amendments to make state police a reality and called for stronger integration of local governments into Nigeria’s security structure. Citing successful community-based security models from Lagos, he stressed their effectiveness in tackling local crimes and aiding prosecution.
Responding to Raji’s presentation, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu praised the recommendations as “thought-provoking,” particularly the suggestion to re-engage retired officers whose experience the nation cannot afford to waste.
Kalu said the idea could lead to the creation of a special, highly trained force led by experienced officers who left the service due to promotions or political appointments.“It is a very stimulating suggestion,We will dissect it further and reflect it appropriately in our resolutions.”he said.
The House is expected to develop concrete actions based on these proposals as Nigeria presses forward in the fight against insecurity.
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