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President of the Gambia, Adama Barrow, has commended Nigeria as a Big Brother and for its longstanding support to his country through the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) Scheme, describing the initiative as a major contributor to human capital development and the advancement of higher education, The Bureau Journal reports.

Barrow gave the commendation during the second combined convocation ceremony of the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET) in Banjul, where 951 students graduated.

The Gambian leader expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Nigeria for deploying skilled professionals who have strengthened critical sectors of the country's economy, particularly education.

Nigeria's Technical Assistance Boosts Higher Education

The convocation ceremony, themed "Innovation for Impact: Science, Skills and Sustainable Development," showcased the growing impact of Nigerian academics serving under the NTAC Scheme in various Gambian tertiary institutions.

President Barrow said Nigeria's technical assistance programme had made a remarkable contribution to the growth of higher education in The Gambia and reaffirmed his country's commitment to sustaining the bilateral partnership.

"Nigeria has continued to play a significant role in our national development through the deployment of highly skilled professionals whose expertise has strengthened our institutions and enhanced human capital development," Barrow stated.

Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Development Cooperation

Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the event, the Director-General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Yusuf Buba Yakub, reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to deepening development cooperation with The Gambia through technical assistance, knowledge transfer and capacity building.

"President Tinubu remains committed to deepening Nigeria's development cooperation with The Gambia through strategic technical assistance, knowledge transfer and human capital development," Yakub said.

He added that Nigeria would continue to deploy qualified professionals to support key sectors and strengthen ties between both countries.

Nigerian Academics Recognised for Outstanding Contributions

A major highlight of the ceremony was the recognition of several Nigerian NTAC volunteers currently occupying strategic leadership positions in Gambian tertiary institutions.

Among them is the Vice-Chancellor of USET, Professor Nazmat Surajudeen-Bakinde, alongside other senior academics contributing to the transformation of higher education in the country.

Professor Surajudeen-Bakinde commended Nigeria and the NTAC for their sustained support, noting that Nigerian professionals have played a vital role in improving academic standards and institutional development across The Gambia.

951 Students Graduate as NTAC Receives Special Honour

The convocation ceremony saw 951 students awarded degrees, diplomas and certificates across various disciplines, while outstanding graduates received awards for academic excellence.

In recognition of NTAC's contributions to education and capacity building, President Barrow presented a special award to the agency's Director-General, Yusuf Buba Yakub.

The honour underscored the enduring partnership between Nigeria and The Gambia and the impact of technical cooperation in promoting sustainable development across Africa.

Source: https://thebureaujournal.com/gambia-president-barrow-commends-nigeria-big-brother/

I think say na big brother naija ooo

BureauJournal:
By Enemona Samuel Endurance



Source: https://thebureaujournal.com/gambia-president-barrow-commends-nigeria-big-brother/

When I said Gambia is part of the countries on standby to fund the reelection of president Tinubu, the opposition supporters didn't have any clue

helinues:
When I said Gambia is part of the countries on standby to fund the reelection of president Tinubu, the opposition supporters didn't have any clue

How do you mean? Broke Gambia funding Nigeria’s election? Make it make sense.

NaijaRealtor:
How do you mean? Broke Gambia funding Nigeria’s election? Make it make sense.

If you can't comprehend that, I owe you no further explanation

lol. A father feeding outsiders when his wretched and poor family haven’t eaten for days and looking highly malnourished. Tueeeh !

Normally, Nigeria is big brother to the entire African continent including to little SA.

Africans supporting one another

DeltaBachelor:
lol. A father feeding outsiders when his wretched and poor family haven’t eaten for days and looking highly malnourished. Tueeeh !

Poor man pikin dey always get quotes aligned with poverty.

Big brother wey the borrow borrow to go do show up while his children are dieing in abject poverty like a cursed nation.

Amovingman:
I think say na big brother naija ooo

Hahahahagahaha
Ewu Gambia

Okoyeeboz:
Poor man pikin dey always get quotes aligned with poverty.

Says someone I can feed COMFORTABLY for the remainder of the year. SUFFER NOR DEY TIRE YOU bros ? . You Dey 9ja Dey do “ebi kpawa “ while your Oga Dey lavish on top Gambia, Dey borrow money wey your unborn generation nor go fit play back. I spit again. Tueeeh !

Giant of Africa wey assist South Africa and Ghana, yet them Dey pursue her citizens comot from their country yet e never learn lesson. Na Gambia now be the latest beneficiary. Imagine the rubbish you are supporting. I spit for the final time. TUEEEEEH !

helinues:
If you can't comprehend that, I owe you no further explanation

Anyway you will always have to say something to earn your pay!....some times just keep quiet and people may assume you to be wise.

I want to suggest, it is right time we reintroduce history into our teaching curriculum, in other for the incoming generation to be aware of the roles Nigeria's is playing in all African countries. Because this Gambian can turn out to become ungrateful South African in nearest feature if, our gesture is not properly documented and taught in schools

Nigeria has always been there for other African countries. So, Giant of Africa is not an understatement.

Let me get this straight 🤔
Nigeria that is on life support is giving some other country aid ⛑️

Nigeria is not poor, Nigeria is being kept poor.

When will our fresident check the pocket of Ole Kyari and bring out our #210 trillion or $155B whichever one make him sha vomit out yam.

helinues:
When I said Gambia is part of the countries on standby to fund the reelection of president Tinubu, the opposition supporters didn't have any clue

Some of you like capping trash all in the name of trying to appear to be in the know and part of the government. Nigeria has been providing the Gambia with all manners of aid and has been playing a big brother role to it since it gained its independence. So, the acknowledgement from Adama Barrow has nothing to do with him having a special relationship with PBAT or not, because successive Nigerian presidents and governments have been doing the same things for them for many years, and they have always acknowledged it.

Goo0dHardDick:
Normally, Nigeria is big brother to the entire African continent including to little SA.

Normally until 2015 when we were the biggest economy in Africa and truly a giant on the continent.

Since then, we have slipped to 4th place, due to the incompetence, cluelessness and corruption of Tinubu, Buhari and APC.

How do we reclaim our country from the balablu, bulaba master strategist of propaganda lies? The Jagaban of Borgu who went to Kaduna to beg his fellow northerner out of retirement, to make Jonathan a one term president. This was four years after saying the old soldier was expired o.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5Tta19OYEE?si=HknaDB2bw8FaAD3r

thisweekng:
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Chief Olawale Edun has said the last time Nigeria’s economy looked stable was about a decade ago.

He made this statement during his maiden press conference as Minister of Finance where he outlined President Bola Tinubu’s vision, agenda and strategy for the economy.

He said, “I think as we all know, we are not where we should be. The economy is barely growing above the rate of population growth.

“But it was not always so, and I think in trying to look at the way forward, if we now have a situation of slow growth, double-digit inflation, weak/depreciating exchange rate, as well as security concerns that are resulting in an economy that is not growing and not taking Nigerians out of poverty.

“If we think back to the last time when the economy was stable- when it was growing, when inflation was low, and the interest rate was affordable, that period was about a decade ago. Growth was about 6% in 2013 and 2014.”
Private sector to drive the economy

https://nairametrics.com/2023/09/01/the-last-time-nigerias-economy-was-stable-was-about-a-decade-ago-wale-edun/

This big brother attitude of ours is foolish.
These African countries don't appreciate it.

Look at southfrica today, insulting us.
The billions we spent on that country could have been used in building high speed rails all over the country.

Heck, the southafricans even told us that we should have invested that money in our country, instead of wasting the money on them.

And I agree.

CSTRR:
This big brother attitude of ours is foolish.
These African countries don't appreciate it.

Look at southfrica today, insulting us.
The billions we spent on that country could have been used in building high speed rails all over the country.

Heck, the southafricans even told us that we should have invested that money in our country, instead of wasting the money on them.

And I agree.

What is the difference with what Lagosians tell other Nigerians, especially Igbo people

If we want to help a country, we must ensure that Nigerian companies have direct access into the resources of that country, so it would be a win-win scenario.

That's what we should have told Mandela and Mbeki when they came to get billions from us.

The Gambia that is another home for me I remember my days in Bakau, Serekunda, Banjul, Njawara, Kerewan, Kanifing, Tabokoto etc. I so much love the country and I speak wollof dialect fluently till date.

Loverly country with lovely people.

Nigeria has always be a big brother to the Gambia far way back from Jawara era to Yayah Jameh era till Barrow now. Good one.

Presido Gambia use your likely to Borrow name Barrow in some accent & then copy Nigeria Thifnubu and barrow/borrow money from IMF... Grab any opportunity by force. Thank me later & don't mention. Peace out

Ghana and Sad-Africa right now

Tomorrow now their citizens will start asking what has Nigeria ever done for them and will be telling Nigerians to leave their country

CSTRR:
If we want to help a country, we must ensure that Nigerian companies have direct access into the resources of that country, so it would be a win-win scenario.

That's what we should have told Mandela and Mbeki when they came to get billions from us.

This is exactly what the European nations do to African nations in the names of grants or supports.

Okoyeeboz:
Poor man pikin dey always get quotes aligned with poverty.

u no even get 24hr light. No be u don abandon ur rickety generator so. Chai

cristechinfotec:
I want to suggest, it is right time we reintroduce history into our teaching curriculum, in other for the incoming generation to be aware of the roles Nigeria's is playing in all African countries. Because this Gambian can turn out to become ungrateful South African in nearest feature if, our gesture is not properly documented and taught in schools

go to ministry of education and lay ur claims no be cho cho cho behind keyboard

Great Nigeria... Many of us will seeking help, means you be little yourself. No you only know you boss as boss..

Goo0dHardDick:
Normally, Nigeria is big brother to the entire African continent including to little SA.

u just dey masturbate on yourself

Nigeria wey no get level

Na SA and Egypt be top, even Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria self go don top Nigeria self

Na the so called good old days be this oh.