Eleven lecturers from Nigeria have embarked on a two-year voluntary mission to the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET) in Gambia.
These seasoned academics, mostly of professors and holders of PhDs, boast expertise in various engineering disciplines.
Their deployment is part of the Nigerian Government’s Technical Aid Corp (NTAC) programme, which seeks to bolster manpower in African and Caribbean nations by deploying skilled professionals.
The Gambia Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology requests that these volunteers serve at the University of Science, Engineering and Technology (USET).
Mrs. Olayinka Temidayo Balogun, the Acting Nigeria High Commissioner to Banjul, pointed out the significance of this cohort. She noted their specific mission to nurture indigenous engineering talent in Gambia.
She also applauded Nigeria’s longstanding involvement in technical aid initiatives across Africa and the Caribbean since 1987.
During her address, Acting High Commissioner Balogun urged the volunteers to excel in their technical roles, and to serve as ambassadors for their homeland.
Samuel Owusu Ofori, Vice Chancellor of USET, urged the volunteers to demonstrate their utmost dedication in fulfilling their responsibilities.
