Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub Visits UNILAK to promote TAC Partnership
Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, the Director General of Nigeria’s Technical Aid Corps (TAC), paid a courtesy visit to UNILAK, marking a significant milestone in the growing collaboration between the institution and the TAC program.
During his visit, Hon. Yakub held discussions with the university leadership, including the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ngamije Jean, and other senior officials.
The talks centered on strengthening the existing partnership between UNILAK and TAC, with a focus on expanding opportunities for knowledge exchange and capacity-building initiatives.
The TAC program, established by the Nigerian government, has been instrumental in deploying skilled professionals to institutions across Africa and beyond. UNILAK is currently hosting 10 TAC professors from Nigeria, who are contributing to the university’s academic programs in various disciplines, including Computing sciences, Law, Business studies and Environmental studies.
In his remarks, Hon. Yakub emphasized the importance of such partnerships in promoting sustainable development and regional integration.
“The collaboration between TAC and UNILAK represents a shared vision of empowering communities through education and skill development. We are committed to building on this foundation to create even greater impact,” he stated.
Prof. Ngamije expressed gratitude for TAC’s support and highlighted the positive impact the TAC professors have had on the university’s academic environment.
“The presence of TAC professionals has enhanced the learning experience for our students. We look forward to deepening this partnership for mutual benefit,” he said.
The visit concluded with a reaffirmation of both parties’ commitment to sustaining and expanding the collaboration. Plans for future initiatives, including joint research projects and capacity-building workshops, were also discussed.
Hon. Yakub’s visit reinforces the vital role of partnerships in advancing education and fostering cross-border collaboration. UNILAK remains dedicated to its mission of delivering quality education and contributing to regional and global development through meaningful alliances like the one with TAC.