Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has been urged to urgently replenish the Nigerian Technical Cooperation Fund, which has been fully utilised, as part of efforts to sustain Nigeria’s technical assistance programmes across Africa and other developing regions.
This call was made during a meeting between the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, and the Director-General of the Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa (DTCA), Col. Garba Moyi Isa (Rtd), at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.
Isa disclosed that the original $25 million fund had been exhausted, stressing that replenishment is critical to maintaining Nigeria’s leadership role in development cooperation and sustaining its foreign policy objectives through technical partnerships.
The meeting, held on Thursday, formed part of ongoing briefing sessions by heads of agencies under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The DTCA boss also highlighted other pressing challenges facing the Directorate, including budgetary constraints, inadequate operational vehicles, lack of suitable office accommodation, and the need for improved infrastructure to enhance its effectiveness.
Earlier, Isa congratulated Enikanolaiye on his appointment and expressed optimism about strengthening collaboration during his tenure. He reaffirmed the Directorate’s commitment to advancing Nigeria’s foreign policy through technical cooperation based on mutual respect and shared development goals.
Responding, the Minister assured that all concerns raised would be forwarded to relevant government authorities for prompt action. He pledged support for the replenishment of the fund, improved budgetary allocations, and enhanced operational capacity for the Directorate.
Enikanolaiye also emphasized the importance of strengthening partnerships with regional and international development institutions, noting that such collaborations are vital to boosting Nigeria’s global engagement and influence.
He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to promoting national interests through development diplomacy and technical cooperation initiatives.
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The Director-General expressed appreciation for the Minister’s assurances and reiterated confidence that, with sustained government support, the Directorate would expand its impact and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s foreign policy objectives.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it remains committed to fostering strategic partnerships that deliver tangible benefits for Nigerians and reinforce the country’s leadership role in Africa.
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