In a significant bilateral cooperation effort, five education specialists from Nigeria’s Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) have arrived in Saint Kitts and Nevis to strengthen the Caribbean nation’s educational capabilities in mathematics and fundamental sciences. The volunteers were formally welcomed during a ceremony at the Joseph N. France General Hospital on December 29, 2025, by Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister Dr. Geoffrey Hanley.
This educational contingent forms part of a larger deployment of seventeen Nigerian volunteers, with twelve additional professionals designated for healthcare sector assignments across the twin-island federation. All volunteers will serve two-year terms supporting critical development initiatives.
Dr. Hanley emphasized the strategic importance of this partnership, noting that the initiative exemplifies the enduring diplomatic relationship and mutual commitment to advancing educational and health outcomes for citizens of both nations. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew and Senior Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas, who oversees foreign affairs, highlighting the high-level governmental support for this international cooperation.
Beyond the current volunteer deployment, officials revealed that expanded educational collaboration is under discussion between the two governments. Potential areas for future partnership include specialized support for autism education, disability programs, and scholarship opportunities for Kittitian and Nevisian students seeking higher education in Nigeria.
The volunteer program represents a concrete implementation of South-South cooperation principles, where developing nations exchange technical expertise and resources to address common challenges without relying solely on traditional donor countries.