Nigeria, Grenada Reinforce Bilateral Cooperation with Renewed Commitment to NTAC Collaboration

Joel Ajayi 

As part of its ongoing official foreign engagements, the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub, led a high-level delegation to Grenada, reinforcing Nigeria’s commitment to deepening South-South Cooperation with African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries.

In a statement signed by the 

Head, Information & Public Relations

Nigerian Technical Aid Corps

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, weekend in Abuja Ojo Adetoun Olubunmi reveals that delegation, which included the Director of Programmes, Ambassador Bello A. Jaye, alongside other officials, commenced its engagements with a visit to Grenada’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

The Honourable Minister, Joseph Andall, warmly received the team, highlighting the positive impact of the NTAC Scheme in Grenada and reaffirming his Ministry’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with Nigeria. He was accompanied by Foreign Service Officer, Mr. Ghavri Bartholomew.

At the Ministry of Health, the delegation was received on behalf of the Honourable Minister by the Permanent Secretary, Ms. Rhonda Jones.

Discussions focused on expanding cooperation in healthcare delivery, capacity building, and technical assistance.

Also present at both engagements were Nigeria’s Chargé d’Affaires a.i. in Grenada, Mrs. Dankaro Angye Ashumate, and the Head of Chancery, Mrs. Linda Hills.

In his remarks, the Director-General emphasised Nigeria’s sustained commitment to South-South Cooperation through the NTAC Scheme, which deploys skilled Nigerian professionals to partner countries in support of human capital development and institutional strengthening, in line with the foreign policy thrust of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

The Director of Programmes, Ambassador Bello A. Jaye, highlighted the importance of strategic partnerships in addressing shared challenges, particularly in the health sector, reaffirming Nigeria’s readiness to support partner countries through Technical expertise and Knowledge exchange.

The Permanent Secretary, Ms. Rhonda Jones, expressed appreciation for Nigeria’s continued support and leadership, noting the impact of Nigerian professionals in strengthening healthcare systems and calling for sustained collaboration in key areas.

Other officials present at the Ministry of Health engagement included Ms. Romana Ross, Foreign Service Officer, and Mr. Delran Andrews, Desk Officer.

The engagements further underscore Nigeria’s leadership role in South-South Cooperation and its commitment to promoting shared development and international solidarity.