L-R: The Rector, Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Dr. Engr. Ibraheem Abdul, presenting a College souvenir to the Chairman, University of Lagos Muslim Alumni Association (UMA), Southern Chapter, Lagos, Alhaji Lanre Bakare, during a courtesy visit to the College.
By Peace Udugba -The Daily Torch Media
The Rector of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Dr. Engr. Ibraheem Adedotun Abdul, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strategic leadership, institutional partnerships and people-centred development in repositioning the College as a leading institution for technical and vocational education in Nigeria.
Abdul stated this when members of the University of Lagos Muslim Alumni Association (UMA), Southern Chapter, paid a courtesy visit to the College to felicitate with him and identify with the institution’s development initiatives.
The Rector described the visit as significant, particularly as it brought together members of the University of Lagos community with whom he shared educational, professional and personal relationships.
The Rector, Yaba College of Technology, (4th from left) with the members of the University of Lagos Muslim Alumni Association, UMA, led by their Chairman, Alhaji Lanre Bakare, 5th from left, and the principal officers of the college during a courtesy visit to the College
He said the reunion demonstrated the enduring relationships forged through education, noting that such connections could continue to contribute to institutional development and national progress decades after graduation.
Abdul expressed appreciation to the delegation for its goodwill and recognition of efforts being made to advance YABATECH.
He noted that the College remained committed to its historic responsibility as one of Nigeria’s foremost institutions for technical and technological education, stressing the need to ensure that its academic programmes and operations remained relevant to the changing needs of society.
According to him, institutional transformation goes beyond the provision of physical infrastructure to include investment in people, academic programmes, partnerships, innovation and sustainable funding.
He therefore emphasised the importance of building stronger relationships with alumni associations, professional bodies, industry, government and other stakeholders to create a robust ecosystem for institutional development.
The Rector’s remarks followed commendations from the UMA delegation, which described him as a positive example of leadership and praised his administration’s emphasis on accountability, transparency and institutional development.
Abdul thanked the delegation for its confidence and said the College would continue to welcome constructive partnerships capable of advancing its mandate.
He particularly acknowledged the role of alumni associations in strengthening educational institutions, noting that alumni remain important stakeholders who can contribute expertise, networks, resources and goodwill to the development of their former institutions.
The interaction also highlighted the importance of institutional leadership that combines academic development with staff empowerment, stakeholder engagement and responsible administration.
Earlier, the Chairman of UMA Southern Chapter, Alhaji Lanre Bakare, said the delegation visited YABATECH primarily to felicitate with Abdul and demonstrate its care and solidarity with him as one of its members and ambassadors.
Bakare commended the Rector for creating greater opportunities for staff development, including participation in professional conferences and training programmes.
He also said the administration had expanded YABATECH’s academic frontiers through the introduction of new areas of study and the establishment of additional centres.
The UMA chairman described Abdul as a leader whose achievements were increasingly reflected in the developments taking place across the College.
He stressed the importance of accountability, transparency and service to humanity, adding that the purpose of the visit was to identify with the Rector and encourage him in his service to education and the nation.
