The director general of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Yusuf Buba Yakub, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the successful signing of a technical manpower assistance agreement with the government of Saint Lucia, describing it as a major milestone in Nigeria’s renewed commitment to expanding technical diplomacy across the Caribbean.
Yakub and the Acting Permanent Secretary of Saint Lucia’s Ministry of External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs, Janelle Modeste Stephen, represented their respective governments at the signing ceremony.
In a statement on Thursday by the Head of Information and Public Relations at the agency, Ojo Adetoun Olubunmi, the agreement was signed on July 2, 2025, in Castries, the capital of Saint Lucia.
The partnership will enable Nigerian professionals such as teachers, medical experts, agriculturists and other skilled workers to serve in Saint Lucia for a period of two years.
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According to the DG, the deployment is part of Nigeria’s broader vision to promote South-South cooperation and deepen its connection with African diaspora communities across the Caribbean.
Yakub said the agreement is a direct result of President Tinubu’s strategic vision to strengthen Nigeria’s presence in the Caribbean through the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States.
He noted that the agreement not only advances technical cooperation but also underscores Nigeria’s role as a responsible partner in regional development.
He further explained that under the terms of the agreement, the Nigerian government will be responsible for the allowances and logistics of the volunteers, while the government of Saint Lucia will provide accommodation and local support.
This landmark agreement, Yakub said, is a testament to President Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to South-South cooperation and Nigeria’s position as a leader in technical diplomacy.
He expressed confidence that Nigerian volunteers will make a meaningful and lasting impact in Saint Lucia while fostering stronger bonds between both nations.
Yakub praised President Tinubu’s leadership and dedication to using Nigeria’s expertise and resources to promote mutual growth and development with partner nations.