291 bag distinction as 8, 654 students graduate from YABATECH

By Gabriel Dike

The Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) will next week graduate 8,654 students in various academic programmes out of which 291 obtained distinction.

The Rector of YABATECH, Dr Ibraheem Abdul, disclosed this at a briefing to announce the forthcoming 37th convocation ceremony and activities lined up for the event.

He also announced that the college would confer Fellowship award on three prominent Nigerians, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, Senate Majority Leader in the 10th National Assembly, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Yayi and Abdul-Samd Isyaku Rabiu, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of BUA Group.

Abdul further added that the convocation lecture would be delivered by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele who would speak on “Entrepreneurship Development in the Digital Age: Leveraging Technology for Job Creation and Economic Growth.”

He disclosed that the overall best graduating student with CGPA of 3.90 out of 4.0 CGPA is Ani Faith Ada, from the Department of Office Technology Management.

He gave the breakdown of students graduating as follows: 291 with distinction, 2,434 with Upper Credit and 4,403 with Lower Credit, while 1,526 would receive diplomas with a Pass grade.

“These milestones underscore our dedication to delivering top-tier education, fostering innovation, and engaging effectively with our community,” he stated.

On the award, Abdul said the three eminent Nigerians have made outstanding contributions to the nation’s digital and economic landscape, adding that “these individuals embody leadership, innovation, and service that are capable of inspiring our students to pursue excellence in technology and entrepreneurship.”

The rector assured that this convocation would uphold the highest standards of academic excellence, decorum, and innovation that YABATECH is renowned for.

“We have put in place robust security, logistics, and health safety measures to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for participants.”