President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) into a university, Minister of Education, Dr. Moruf Olatunji Alausa, announced on Friday.
During a visit to the institution to inaugurate and inspect key projects, Alausa confirmed that staff and students had long awaited the transition. He noted that YABATECH’s strong academic foundation, with over 200 PhD holders, makes it well-equipped for university status.
Emphasizing the need to shift from traditional white-collar jobs to technical and vocational education (TVE) and STEMM fields, Alausa highlighted the government’s commitment to fostering a skilled workforce. He also proposed integrating short-term online training programs in fields like AI and machine learning, enabling students to secure high-paying international jobs.
The minister urged higher institutions to focus on research, innovation, and industry partnerships to drive economic growth, stressing that government alone cannot fund education.
YABATECH Rector, Dr. Abdul Ibraheem, expressed excitement over the upgrade, affirming the institution’s readiness to become a leading university in technical and vocational education
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