The Senate has passed the second reading of a bill to convert the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) into a full-fledged Federal University of Technology and Vocational Studies.
The bill, which was read on the floor of the upper chamber on Monday, has now been referred to the Senate Committee on Tertiary Education and TETFUND for further legislative input and is expected to report back within four weeks.
Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), who led the debate, explained that the proposed legislation seeks to formalize the transformation already approved through a presidential fiat.
“This Bill seeks to establish Yaba Federal University of Technology and Vocational Studies, Yaba, Lagos State… which has already been done via a presidential fiat,” Bamidele noted.
He said the university would promote higher learning, research, and technical education, and operate on an inclusive basis without bias to race, gender, or political beliefs.
Bamidele emphasised the institution’s readiness for the upgrade, stating, “The institution is prepared to undertake the educational and other modifications that are a natural corollary of transforming to a university.” He added that the bill includes provisions to transfer all staff and assets of the Polytechnic to the new university, while maintaining continuity in pensions and service benefits.
“It will seek to emulate the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT),” he said, highlighting its ambition to become a hub for technological excellence.
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