The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) into a university.
Alausa disclosed this while addressing the management, staff, and students during a working visit to the institution, on Friday.
He said, “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.”
Alausa inspected and inaugurated several projects within the college, commending the management for maintaining the institution’s facilities despite their age.
“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.
