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  • NTAC DG Emerges “Most Outstanding Public Servant of the Year 2025”, Dedicate Award to President Tinubu

    NTAC DG Emerges “Most Outstanding Public Servant of the Year 2025”, Dedicate Award to President Tinubu

     

     

    –    Rt-Hon. Buba Yakub thanked President Tinubu for being given opportunity to serve as he received the Award bestowed at the Parliamentary Publication’s Annual Event

     

    (The NTAC DG and Directors of the Agency at the event.)

     

     

    By Biola Lawal

    The Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Rt.Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub has dedicated the award of “Most Outstanding Public Servant of the Year” he received at the Nigerian Assembly Orientation and Award 2025 to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

    The Award ceremony, which was held in Abuja on Wednesday, at the National Assembly Library Trust Funds Hall, was aimed at recognizing the best performing public servant in the non-legislative category across the country for the current year.

    This was disclosed in a statement by Nkem Anyata-Lafia, Special Assistant to the NTAC DG ( Media and Publicity), a copy of which was made available to FLOWERBUDNEWS on Wednesday.

    The event,which drew participants from across the country, was the 9th Edition of the Awards.

    Speaking at the event,the Publisher of Assembly News, a foremost Nigerian Parliamentary news tabloid, Prince Adeboye Omoboye, explained that the NTAC boss emerged best-peforming Public Servant from a national poll.

    (Rep.of the NOA DG and his Media Aide,Tolu Meduna,as she presents an Award to the Majority Leader of the Adamawa State House of Assembly at the event.)

     

    He lauded the NTAC DG for his commitment and sacrifice in the  national service and for, particularly, using the Technical Aid Corps Scheme in the last two and-half years of the Tinubu Administration to reposition Nigeria as a global giant in the areas of soft power and development diplomacy.

    While thanking President Tinubu for the opportunity to even serve the nation, the NTAC DG praised the promoters of the Awards for their visionary approach to progressive and developmental journalism.

    He also noted that diverse fora such as the day’s occasion were important to chronicle the nation’s history in an era when younger Nigerians were beginning to lose touch with the nation’s evolutionary processes.

    Earlier,while speaking on the theme of the day’s event,”A New Nigeria,”Director General of the Nigerian Orientation Agency, Issa Lanre-Onilu admonished Nigerians to rethink their responsibilities for the country.

    He said that the new 7 for 7 National Value Charter of the NOA had emphasised not only the aspects of what he termed “National Promise”,but its corresponding “Citizens’ Code”.

    He called on all Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of placing Nigeria above every consideration at all times.Onilu was represented at the event by his Special Assistant on Media,Tolu Meduna.

    The event,which saw the recognition of other Nigerians, including those from across the States, for various award categories,ended with a pledge to continue to push for a better Nigeria through parliamentary advocacy and media campaigns.

    Among those who accompanied the NTAC DG to the event were the Director of Administration,Amb.Yakubu Abdullahi Ahmed;that of Programmes,Amb.Zakari Usman as well as the Deputy Director and Head of Accounts,Mrs Meimunat Haruna-Mustapha.Others were the Assistant Director and Head of Internal Audits,Mr Adekola Lawal;his colleague ,Mr Mustapha Aliyu,an Assistant Director and Mr. Fehintola Adebowale, Assistant Director,Programmes,among others.

     

     

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    Established by Hon.  Biola Lawal, a former Acting Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), FLOWERBUDNEWS is a consortium of active veteran journalists, experienced Multimedia broadcast experts and image makers.

    We are drawn from both public and private sectors of Nigeria’s media Industry with a common  determination to enhance the practice of responsible journalism..

    Lawal, on his part, is also a former Honourable Commissioner for Information,Youth, Sports and Culture of Osun state, his home state.

    Biola Lawal had also successfully served two tenures as Press Secretary to the ECOMOG Force Commander in Liberia during the Liberian and Sierra Leone Civil wars. He was an outstanding NAN Defence and War Correspondent for many years.

    The retired NAN Acting Boss holds the honour of being the only journalist that served two terms on the ECOMOG international assignment due to his high professionalism and decency.

    He is a Co-Author of the book; ECOMOG, A BOLD ATTEMPT AT REGIONAL PEACEKEEPING! Edited Mrs Margaret Voght.  The book remains the most. factual, detailed and authentic account of the he ECOWAS sponsored ECOMOG Military operation.

  • Buba Mourns Sen.Mana, Describes Passing as Monumental Loss

    Buba Mourns Sen.Mana, Describes Passing as Monumental Loss

     

    By Biola Lawal
    Abuja (FLOWERBUDNEWS): The Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps Rt.Hon.Yusuf Buba Yakub,has described the passing of Sen.Muhammad Mana, who represented Adamawa North Senatorial District in the early years of the 4th Republic, as a monumental loss to Adamawa State and Nigeria at large.

    and former Federal lawmaker representing Gombi/Hong Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives,

    The NTAC DG who made the remark on Saturday,in Abuja,said that the late Military Officer was one of the pioneers who laid the foundation for productive leadership in Adamawa State,which the later crops of politicians have come to emulat.

    This was disclosed, a statement by Nkem Anyata-Lafia, Special Assistant to the NTAC DG ( Media and Publicity) disclosed.

    Buba who is a former Federal lawmaker representing Gombi/Hong Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives said:

    “Sen.Mana’s footprints will continue to inspire millions of our indigenes in Adamawa State,who are bent on following the hallmarks of selfless service and servant-leadership,which the people of his era nurtured and exemplified.

    “Sen.Mana loved Adamawa State and Nigeria dearly.This was a commitment that he carried with passion so much that he served the people until his very end yesterday (Friday) in Abuja.

    “I recall with nostalgia how, as Chairman of the Committee seeking the restoration of peace and cessation of internal hostilities among stalwarts of APC in Adamawa State of which we were all members,he opened his gates perpetually for us to hold endless meetings that wore on into odd hours.

    ”His commitment to achieving lasting peace in the Adamawa APC was not short of passion and consuming zeal for results.Our Party and the people will miss his strong voice and wisdom dearly,” Buba emphasized.

    While mourning a man, who the NTAC DG revealed was a true Adamawa son in words and deeds,Buba recalled the years of Sen.Mana’s service to the people of the old Plateau State as Military Administrator and his time as Commandant of Brigade of Guards in Abuja and how the late leader availed himself of his privileged positions to offer listening ears to those who approached him for succour.

    Buba consoled the immediate family Sen. Mana left behind and prayed Allah (SWA) to give them the requisite fortitude to bear the loss of one whose giant frame towered above many parts of the country and fields of endeavour.

    “For myself and my dear family,and on behalf of the Management and staff of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps,which by the grace of God and the benevolence of His Excellency,Mr.President I currently head, I wish to convey our deepest condolences to Sen.Mana’s immediate family,to the Government and people of Adamawa State and to our nation,which he loved and served dearly to his very end.May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him aljanat firdaus.Ameen.”

    Sen.Mana passed on yesterday in Abuja at the age of 73.He was Military Administrator of the then Plateau State, comprising the Nasarawa State of today and today’s Plateau State, between 1993-96.After several roles in the Military,he became Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District in 1999.(Flowerbudnews)

  • Democracy Day: NTAC DG Calls for Total Support by Nigerians for Pres. Tinubu’s. Vision of a New Nigeria

    Democracy Day: NTAC DG Calls for Total Support by Nigerians for Pres. Tinubu’s. Vision of a New Nigeria

     


    -Salutes Nigerians on Democracy Day, Task Citizens on Better Participation in the Electoral Process

    Says – it is a proven fact that participatory governance, otherwise known as democracy, remains the best form of leadership in the nations of the world.

     


    By Biola Lawal
    Yola (FLOWERBUDNEWS): Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps,Rt.Hon.Yusuf Buba Yakub has enjoined Nigerians to give total support to President Bola Tinubu’s vision and efforts to transform Nigeria into a new prosperous nation.

    Rt.Hon.Buba made the call on Thursday,in Yola, during the official opening of the newly-built Adamawa APC State Secretariat and the celebration of Democracy Day in the State,used the occasion, a statement by Nkem Anyata-Lafia, the Special Assistant to NTAC DG (Media and Publicity) disclosed.

    Hon. Buba Yakub emphasised the need for support for Mr.President’s Renewed Hope Agenda and for other elected representatives across the the nation’s democratic ladder to aid the delivery of Mr.President’s vision for a New Nigeria.

    He stated; ”His Excellency,,our dear President,a former battle-weary crusader for the concept ,has made “Democracy ” one of the cardinal points of his 4-D Foreign Policy Initiative,knowing full well that Democracy remains the bastion of civil leadership upon which every form of development, national liberty, freedom of association and free speech, is hoisted.

    “What this entails is that for Nigeria and Nigerians to continue to enjoy the exemplary leadership that is currently being witnessed across the nation,the positive competition in the States of the Federation and the Local Councils in the areas of both human and development in infrastructure,leaders and followers alike must daily resolve to commit totally to the requirements of democracy.

    “Some of these requirements are characterised by periodic elections and participation therein,presence of the legislature and the necessity of setting constant agenda for its members, existence of an independent judicial system and the maintenance of rule of law amid the presence of a free and vibrant press,which acts as a watchdog on society,”the DG emphasised.

    The former federal lawmaker,who noted President Tinubu’s credentials as a renowned democratic activist during the dark days of the military juntas that had kept democracy at bay for so long,said he considered Nigerians lucky to be led currently by a man who understands the importance of free speech and all that democracy entailed.

    He used the occasion of Thursday celebration to sue for support for Mr.President’s Renewed Hope Agenda and for other elected representatives across the entire rungs of our democratic ladder in order to aid the delivery of Mr.President’s vision for a New Nigeria.

    The DG ,who finally called on Nigerians to spare a thought and a prayer for all who lost anything in the struggles for the democratic experience we currently enjoy,also conveyed his congratulations to all Nigerians and prayed for the sustenance of continuous democratic rule across the country

    He said that it is a proven fact that participatory governance, otherwise known as democracy, remained the best form of leadership in the nations of the world.

    While identifying roles for both the leaders and the led,the NTAC boss called on Nigerians to recommit themselves to the fine tenets of democracy, stressing that no laws and prescription of punitive measures were required to coarse Nigerians to get actively involved in the democratic process.

    He praised Nigerians whose very commitments and contributions have ensured that the nation’s current democratic experience has continued unbroken for 26 solid years.

    Hon. Buba Yakub said Nigerians had every reason to celebrate this long era of freedom from interference in the democratic order and expressed optimism that democracy has come to stay for good.While urging the citizenry,the civil society groups and , indeed,other agencies of government and faith-based organizations to always use their many platforms to preach the importance of democratic governance

    and the need to participate in it as a basis for sustainable peace, progress and particularly ,development in all its ramifications, Buba said it was the only way to continue to pay glowing tribute to the memories of those who participated in the democratic struggles of the past,some of whom made the supreme sacrifice.

    “Across the world, military incursions in national leadership have since been considered an aberration.It is an unfashionable means of power change without the consent of the majority in a nation,which ultimately limits the kind of development and progress that democracy engenders.Participatorydemocracy, famously defined by Lincoln as ‘Government of the people,by the people and for the people’is the best form of government and every effort to preserve what we currently enjoy must be supported by all. (FLOWERBUDNEWS)

     

  • NTAC DG Lauds Pres.Tinubu for Effectively Funding TAC, says it is Enhancing Good Image for Nigeria

    NTAC DG Lauds Pres.Tinubu for Effectively Funding TAC, says it is Enhancing Good Image for Nigeria

     

    — As Returning Volunteers Express Readiness to Impact Nigeria with Fesh Knowledge, New Discoveries


    By Biola Lawal
    Abuja (FLOWERBUDNEWS):
    Director General, Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, has commended President Bola Tinubu for Effectively Funding TAC, as a mark of his steadfast support for the scheme and visionary leadership gir the Nation.

    Hon. Buba Yakub gave the commendation, during a ceremony to receive returning NTAC Volunteers who completed their 2-year service in Zanzibar on Monday.

    The ceremony provided an opportunity for the returning Volunteers to present to the Agency and its allied stakeholders, the experiences garnered and lessons learnt from their service in the host country, Zanzibar, a statement by Ojo Adetoun Olubunmi, Head, Information/Public Relations of NTAC disclosed.

    Welcoming the Volunteers,who discharged themselves as worthy Ambassadors in Zanzibar, Rt.Hon. Buba thanked them for their patriotism, dedication to service, and for making Nigeria proud on the international stage.

    The NTAC boss highlighted the importance of knowledge-sharing, announcing that certificates of completion would be presented to the Volunteers in line with the noble objectives of the service.

    He also emphasized the Volunteers’ crucial role in passing on the skills and experiences gained in Zanzibar, expressing optimism that their efforts would positively impact the lives of Nigerians across the country and shape the expectations and service-delivery of future prospective Volunteers.

    Earlier, NTAC’s Director of Programmes, Ambassador Zakari Usman, expressed sincere gratitude to the DG for his unwavering support and provision for the Volunteers throughout their service period.

    He informed the DG that the Volunteers had performed very well and delivered on the mandate of the Agency to the extent that citizens of Zanzibar did not want them to leave their country.

    A representative of the batch of Volunteers and Team Lead,Adegoke Popoola,who spoke for them,was full of gratitude to the Federal Government for providing them the opportunity to participate in the Scheme.

    He said, although it always appeared like the grass is greener on the other side, ‘:Nigeria,as a country, is well blessed and has the abundance of both human and natural materials to contribute meaningfully to the development of many countries of the world.’:

    Popoola emphasised the need to continue the TAC Scheme, noting that TAC continuation should not be negotiable, due to its high impact and results.

    The ceremony, which was attended by key Directors and officers of the Agency, including Mrs. Meimunat Haruna- Mustapha,a Deputy Director and Head of Accounts, provided the Agency an opportunity for a continuous assessment of the impact the Scheme is making across the world, especially in the ACP countries. (FLOWERBUDNEWS)