The Nigerian Technical Aid Corp, NTAC has formally received 11 returning volunteers from the Republic of Uganda following the successful completion of their two-year Technical Assistance assignments in various institutions across the country.
The volunteers were received during a debriefing and support session held at the NTAC office, Abuja as part of the Corps’ commitment to the welfare, monitoring, and reintegration of returning volunteers under the Technical Aid Corps Scheme.
The event was presided over by the Director-General of the Agency, Yusuf Buba-Yakub, who commended the volunteers for their patriotism, dedication, professionalism, and outstanding representation of Nigeria while serving abroad.
The DG noted that many of the volunteers distinguished themselves through impactful service delivery, academic excellence, and professional contributions, earning awards, commendations, and recognition from both the Government of Uganda and their host institutions. He added that the achievements recorded by the volunteers reflect the growing strength and relevance of the Technical Aid Corps Scheme as one of Nigeria’s foremost instruments of soft power diplomacy and South-South Cooperation.
Speaking on behalf of the returning volunteers, the team lead, Professor Yusuf Zoaka, expressed profound appreciation to NTAC management and the Federal Government for providing a conducive and well-coordinated environment throughout their deployment in Uganda as he added that the volunteers supervised several Master’s and PhD candidates, supported newly established doctoral programmes, participated in academic development initiatives, and contributed immensely to the growth of their host institutions.
The returning volunteers also appreciated the Federal Government for sustaining the Technical Aid Corps Scheme, which they say continues to strengthen Nigeria’s bilateral relations, promote Technical Cooperation, and project the country’s goodwill across Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific countries.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
