By Elizabeth Osayande 

The management of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has charged newly-elected Deans of Schools and Heads of Departments (HODs) to embrace a transformative, university-driven mindset anchored on integrity, innovation and accountability as the institution positions itself for a major transition.

This charge was given during a one-day induction training workshop organised by the College’s Staff Development Department of the Registry Unit for the new academic leaders at the Academic Board Room of the institution.

Addressing participants, the Rector, Dr Ibraheem Abdul, described their emergence as a “defining moment” in the history of the College, noting that the institution stands on the threshold of a major transformation as it approaches its 80th anniversary.

He emphasised that the vision of the College is rooted in a “unification of purpose,” urging the new leaders to leverage their positions as platforms for impactful change.

“You have been given a platform; use it positively to transform your departments and schools exponentially,” he said, stressing that leadership must be driven by vision, commitment and a growth mindset.

The Rector disclosed that YABATECH is already making strategic moves towards attaining a university status, following high-level engagements with the Federal Ministry of Education. 

He added that the institution must not only attain that status but also rank among the top universities in Nigeria.

“We do not want to start from the bottom. We want to remain at the top, even within the university system. That requires innovation, research excellence, and rigorous academic standards comparable to global best practices,” he stated.