Tinubu endorses conversion of YABATECH to university
On Friday, Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, announced that President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for Yaba College of Technology, or YABATECH, to become a university.
During a working visit to the college, he shared the news with the administration, faculty, and students.
“The rector said some minutes ago that the staff, students, and management of the college have been praying and fasting that it be converted to a university. Somehow, you have kind of ambushed me, but I must let you know that when I discussed the issue with President Bola Tinubu, he did not waste time in approving. I am just waiting for the memo and other necessary protocols from the appropriate quarters.
“This school is a legacy, and with over 200 staff members holding doctorate degrees in various fields, it is more than ready and fit to become a university. All the credit about this should go to the president, who loves education and is concerned about giving the best to the youths who are our future leaders,” he stated.
“This school is a legacy, and with over 200 staff members holding doctorate degrees in various fields, it is more than ready and fit to become a university. All the credit about this should go to the president, who loves education and is concerned about giving the best to the youths who are our future leaders,” he stated.
Alausa expressed satisfaction with the management's maintenance culture, which has kept the majority of the facilities in good condition despite their age, while touring the campus to launch and examine a few projects.
“I commend you for pursuing excellence, and we need innovation and investments in technology for development, and I can assure you that the federal government would back you up,” he added.
He emphasised further that ending the Japa Syndrome is one of the reasons the Tinubu administration is emphasising technical and vocational education and incorporating entrepreneurship into it.
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