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NTAC DG Congratulates President Tinubu on Groundbreaking Technical Cooperation Agreement with Saint Lucia
NTAC DG Congratulates President Tinubu on Groundbreaking Technical Cooperation Agreement with Saint Lucia.
By: Michael Mike
The Director-General, Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the successful signing of a Technical Manpower Assistance agreement with the government of Saint Lucia.
This milestone achievement ,he says, is a direct outcome of President Tinubu’s vision to expand Nigeria’s Technical Diplomacy across the larger Caribbean region through the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
On July 2, 2025,the NTAC DG and the Acting Permanent Secretary of Saint Lucia’s Ministry of External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs, Janelle Modeste-Stephen, signed the agreement in Castries, Saint Lucia’s capital.
This partnership paves the way for Nigerian professionals, including Teachers, Medical Experts, Agriculturists and other Experts/Professionals as may be required, to serve in Saint Lucia for two years, promoting South-South cooperation and reconnecting with the African diaspora.
Key Highlights of the Agreement:
- Deployment of Nigerian Experts: Nigerian professionals will serve in Saint Lucia for two years, contributing their skills and expertise to the host country’s development.
- Alignment with President Tinubu’s Vision: The agreement aligns with President Tinubu’s directives and focus on strengthening regional and bilateral partnerships.
- Funding and Logistics: The Nigerian government will cover allowances and logistics for the deployed volunteers, while Saint Lucia will provide accommodation and local support.
Quote from Director-General Yusuf Buba Yakub:
“This landmark agreement is a testament to President Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to South-South cooperation and Nigeria’s role as a leader in Technical Diplomacy. We look forward to our Volunteers making a lasting impact in Saint Lucia and strengthening the bonds between our nations.”
Buba commended President Tinubu for his leadership and commitment to enhancing South-South cooperation, emphasizing that the agreement demonstrates Nigeria’s dedication to sharing its expertise and resources with partner nations, fostering mutual growth and development.
NTAC DG Congratulates President Tinubu on Groundbreaking Technical Cooperation Agreement with Saint Lucia
Police officer dies, 17 injured in auto crash along Potiskum–Bauchi road
By: Zagazola Makama
A senior police officer has died while 17 other passengers sustained injuries following a road accident along the Potiskum–Bauchi highway in Yobe State.
Sources said the crash occurred at about 3:15 p.m. on Feb. 21 near the bye-pass roundabout area of PKM on the outskirts of Potiskum.
The vehicle, a Toyota Hummer Bus belonging to Borno Express and conveying 18 passengers from Kaduna to Maiduguri, reportedly lost control after the rear tyre rim on the passenger side suddenly detached.
According to the sources , the driver veered off the road into a bush, resulting in fatal and multiple injuries.
One of the passengers, ACP Abubakar Ibrahim Balteh, 45, attached to the Borno State Police Command, sustained a severe head injury and died on the spot.
Two male and two female passengers escaped unhurt, while 13 others suffered serious injuries of varying degrees.
The injured victims and the deceased were evacuated to the General Hospital Potiskum for treatment and autopsy.
Police officer dies, 17 injured in auto crash along Potiskum–Bauchi road
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA humiliate Lakurawa terrorists
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have neutralised several of suspected Lakurawa terrorist elements following a failed attack on Dadinkowa community in Kebbi State.
Local intelligence sources said the armed group attempted to raid a local market in the early hours of Sunday and blocked a major access road into the community to facilitate the operation.
The sources disclosed that security forces responded swiftly after receiving distress alerts and engaged the attackers in a fierce gun battle, forcing them to retreat.
According to the sources, several of the assailants were neutralised during the encounter, while others escaped with suspected gunshot wounds.
The attempted market raid was successfully foiled, preventing potential civilian casualties and destruction of property.
Troops have since intensified patrols and clearance operations around Dadinkowa and adjoining areas to track fleeing elements and stabilise the security environment.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA humiliate Lakurawa terrorists
One killed as suspected IPOB/ESN militants attack Ogbakoba Market in Anambra
By: Zagazola Makama
A 15-year-old boy was killed while security operatives repelled an attack by suspected members of the proscribed IPOB/ESN militia at Ogbakoba Market Arena in Anambra State.
Sources said the incident occurred on Feb. 21 at about 1:40 p.m., when a group of armed hoodlums emerged from a dense forest camp at Amiyi and opened sporadic fire at market-goers, apparently attempting to kidnap or rob residents.
A joint task force patrol team stationed at Amiyi responded swiftly, engaging the attackers in a fierce gun duel that forced them to retreat into the forest with bullet wounds. The injured boy was rushed to the village hospital but was confirmed dead on arrival. His body was deposited in the morgue for autopsy and preservation.
The sources added that later the same day at about 8:30 p.m., the armed group resurfaced near the community, snatching a shuttle bus with registration number HAL 987 XA and a GSM phone belonging to one Mr. Kinsley Iwunze of Okpotuno Odekpe, Ogbaru LGA.
Security operatives immediately dispatched teams to the scene, but the hoodlums had fled. Authorities said an aggressive manhunt was ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
One killed as suspected IPOB/ESN militants attack Ogbakoba Market in Anambra
Police officer dies, 17 injured in auto crash along Potiskum–Bauchi road
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA humiliate Lakurawa terrorists
One killed as suspected IPOB/ESN militants attack Ogbakoba Market in Anambra
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