The Directorate of Technical Aid Corps (DTAC) on Tuesday deployed two Justices of the Federation to The Gambia to serve as Ambassadors of Nigeria to their host country.
The deployment took place at the directorate’s headquarters in Abuja by Dr Yusuf Yakub, Director-General (DG) of DTAC.
He said that the two Justices were nominated by the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola for deployment.
The justices are; Hon. Justice Ruqayat Ayoola and Justice Mohammed Owolabi.
According to him, “Today is a special occasion because we’re deploying some of our best from the Judiciary, to serve as Ambassadors to our dear country Nigeria to their host community”.
While addressing the judges, yakub said that DTAC was established in 1987, to serve as an instrument for soft power diplomacy in Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific Nations, and has been deploying volunteers to the mentioned countries from 1987 till date.
“We have covered up to 35 countries from inception, presently, we have volunteers in upto ten countries and we have also extended our mandate not just dealing with bilateral relationships.
“But, we have gone triangular, because we also have partnerships with other international organisations. Presently, we have volunteers in New York with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
“Also, as part of our repositioning drive to meet up with the 4-D Foreign Policy initiatives of President Bola Tinubu, we also, extend our tentacles to other countries apart from the African, Caribbean and Pacific countries,” he said.
He also urged the justices to carry the Nigerian flag high, when they get to Gambia.
”We assure you as usual, this Directorate and the embassy of Nigeria in Gambia will protect your interest and make sure you’re giving the best during your services”.
Responding, Justice Owolabi, thanked the DG for the opportunity and promised that they will make Nigeria proud in delivering their mandate in their host country.
