In a significant stride toward strengthening transatlantic ties, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has officially welcomed a new delegation of Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) professionals during a formal ceremony on December 29, 2025. This initiative represents a concrete implementation of the growing Africa-Caribbean cooperation framework, focusing on tangible outcomes in critical sectors rather than symbolic gestures.
Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew personally addressed the gathering, emphasizing the government’s commitment to actionable partnerships that directly benefit citizens. “Words are cheap. Action speaks louder than words,” stated Dr. Drew, characterizing the deployment as evidence of results-driven collaboration between the regions.
The newly arrived specialists will dedicate two years to enhancing healthcare delivery and educational services within the federation. Their deployment builds upon previous successful engagements with Nigerian professionals, whose contributions notably elevated healthcare standards and left a lasting positive impression across the islands.
Dr. Drew contextualized the partnership within the historical and cultural bonds connecting Africa and the Caribbean, highlighting shared ancestry and common legacies of liberation struggles and resilience. The collaboration forms part of St. Kitts and Nevis’s broader foreign policy orientation, which prioritizes substantive engagements with African nations and other developing regions based on mutual benefit and shared heritage.
The Prime Minister expressed confidence that the initiative would not only strengthen local institutional capacity but also serve as a visible model for South-South cooperation, demonstrating how African and Caribbean nations can collectively address development challenges through unity and shared purpose. He concluded with aspirations that the professionals’ tenure would prove both impactful and successful, showcasing effective collaboration on the global stage.