Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has given assurances that Yaba College of Technology will be upgraded to a university.
The minister made this statement on Friday, February 14, 2025, during a stakeholders meeting with the management and students of the institution.
This declaration signals a potential transformation for the institution, which has long been recognised as one of Nigeria’s top polytechnics.
“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.
Alausa, toured the institution to commission and inspect some projects. He expressed satisfaction with the maintenance culture of the management that has kept most of the facilities in good shape despite their age.
The transition, once formalised, is expected to create more academic opportunities, strengthen research initiatives, and elevate the institution’s status in higher education.
