Nigeria Welcomes Back 12 NTAC Volunteers After Successful Mission in Liberia

By Kalu Chioma Francess

GROUP PHOTOGRAPH OF NTAC MANAGEMENT AND THE RETURNING VOLUNTEERS AFTER THE DEBRIEFING EVENT

The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) held a debriefing ceremony to honor 12 volunteers who recently returned from their service in Liberia under the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps Scheme. The volunteers were commended for their achievements and contributions to strengthening the Liberian educational sector.

In his address, the Director-General of NTAC, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, ably represented by Ambassador Saidu Dahiru Muhammad, Deputy Director of Administration, praised the volunteers for their professionalism and dedication throughout their assignment in Liberia. He expressed appreciation for their discipline and exemplary conduct, noting that there were no complaints from the host country regarding their behavior.

Minister-Counsellor Mr. Oladapo Falusi Hakeem, representing Ambassador Zakari Usman, Director of Programmes, congratulated the volunteers, stating:

“You have gone, seen, and conquered. Your service has made Nigeria proud.”

Speaking on behalf of the team, Mr. Nwofoke Chukwuemeka, Team Leader of the Liberia Volunteers, expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Director-General of NTAC for the opportunity to serve. He acknowledged the invaluable support of the Nigerian Embassy in Liberia, which played a key role in easing their adjustment process.

Mr. Nwofoke emphasized that the volunteers worked tirelessly to help the Liberian government upgrade its educational system, which continues to rebuild after the country’s civil war.

The ceremony concluded with the presentation of Certificates of Participation to all 12 returning volunteers.

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Original Report by: Ojo Adetoun Olubunmi ANIPR, Head (Information & Public Relations)Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC)Ministry of Foreign Affairs