The Technical Aid Corps reported that twenty-three volunteer teachers arrived in Nigeria from Uganda on Saturday after completing a 2-year volunteering service under the Corps, News About Nigeria reports.
The Director-General of the Corps, Yusuf Yakub, made this announcement on Sunday in Abuja during a reception ceremony for the volunteers.
Yakub stated that the Corps will not relent in sending more volunteers, not only to African countries but also outside the continent, with a target of having volunteers in 50 countries by 2026.
“This is a continuous effort, and we will continue to send volunteers not only to Africa. Our target is to have volunteers in 50 countries in the next three years.”
Yakub added that the volunteers served in various capacities, emphasizing that some of them are professors while others hold Ph.D.s.
He noted that the volunteers have been excellent ambassadors of Nigeria, exhibiting a high standard of performance in their duties and day-to-day activities with the Ugandans.
However, he pointed out that it is against the Corps’ policy to renew their stay as volunteers in the countries. Still, the countries are at liberty to engage them on a contract basis, and the Corps is willing to support those volunteers who have been offered such contracts.
In a conversation with one of the volunteers, Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy Sharon Ibinoba stated that he served as the Dean in one of the universities he was posted to.
He added that the position enabled him to perform well by establishing structures on the ground.
Regarding the student-lecturer relationship, he mentioned that the bond has been a great experience. Travelling out of the country made him understand the significant values vested in Nigeria, which can be actualized if the necessary structures are implemented.
