YABATECH alumni unite to support the college’s upgrade into a University of Technology and Vocational Studies, aiming to position it among Nigeria’s top universities through collaboration and innovation

The alumni of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) have pledged to marshal resources, expertise, and partnerships to ensure the successful transformation of the institution into a University of Technology and Vocational Studies.

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Speaking at the 2025 Annual General Meeting held at Emmanuel Unachukwu Hall, the National President of the YABATECH Alumni Association, Yemi Osibajo, described the moment as historic and called for decisive action toward this milestone.

Under the theme “Alumni Unity and Synergy for Exponential Development,” Osibajo emphasized the power of a united alumni body to transform institutions, influence policy, and spur innovation and national progress.

The proposed upgrade, he said, demands strategic collaboration among alumni, government, industry, and the public.

The association plans to benchmark itself against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s alumni network to emulate its global excellence and impact.

The goal is clear: position YABATECH as Nigeria’s leading University of Technology and Vocational Studies upon conversion.

College Governing Council Chairman, Prof. Funso Isolaowa Afolabi, hailed the National Assembly’s bill for YABATECH’s conversion as a well-deserved recognition of the institution’s legacy as Nigeria’s first tertiary institution and top-ranked polytechnic.

Alumni Board of Trustees Chairman, Wing Commander Solomon Olawale Ajayi (rtd), described the transition as a “rebirth of purpose,” urging full alignment and support for the challenging journey ahead.

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The alumni association has committed to working closely with all stakeholders to ensure YABATECH’s evolution is not merely a change of status but a leap in academic and technological influence, solidifying its place among Nigeria’s most outstanding universities.