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- College confer fellowship awards on Alausa, 2 others, graduates 10,886
Rector of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Dr. Ibraheem Abdul, on Friday challenged the nations tertiary institutions to work together to tackle the numerous issues confronting the country.
Abdul gave the charge while briefing newsmen on the forthcoming 38th convocation ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic session in which the college will award diplomas and certificates to 10,886 graduates on Thursday, November 19th.
His words: “There is an urgent need for stronger collaboration among universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, research institutions, government agencies and the private sector.
Our educational institutions must work together to address national challenges, promote research and innovation, strengthen industrial linkages and produce graduates with the competencies required to drive economic growth.”
Abdul said the convocation lecture by Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, is expected to stimulate important conversations on how collaboration, institutional synergy and strategic partnerships can reposition tertiary education as a catalyst for national transformation.
According to him, “the college will be graduating a total of 10,886 graduands, who will be receiving their diplomas and certificates at the 38th convocation ceremonies.”
The rector disclosed that 361 students obtained distinction, 3,160 students earned upper credit division, 5,696 are graduating with lower credit and 1,669 students will receive their diplomas with a pass grade.
Abdul said the overall best student at HND level is from the Department of Electrical Engineering in the School of Engineering with a cumulative grade point of 3.96 while the overall best student at the ND level is from the Department of Mechatronics in the school with a cumulative grade point of 3.96.
“These figures represent more than academic statistics. They reflect the college’s sustained commitment to expanding access to quality technological and vocational education while maintaining the standards required to produce competent graduates.
“The 361 graduands who achieved Distinction deserve special commendation for their outstanding academic performance. I equally congratulate those who attained Upper Credit, Lower Credit and Pass classifications,” he stated.
The rector said the 10, 886 graduands have demonstrated that YABATECH can contribute to Nigeria development.
He said through various academic programmes, the college is widening access to education and preparing graduates for work and enterprise.
The rector disclosed that the college will confer Fellowship awards to the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele and an alumnus of the college, Mrs. Itunu Omotayo.
Abdul noted that the three prominent Nigerians have made remarkable contributions to education, public administration, economic development, professional excellence and the advancement of the society.
