Yabatech institutes alumni lecture series, holds inaugural April 13

Kayode Ogundele
Kayode Ogundele
Dr. Mrs.Margret Kudirat Ibiyeye-Ladipo, Yabatech Rector

The Yaba College of Technology has instituted an annual Alumni Lecture Series first of its kind in the history of the College.

A statement by Adekunle Adams, Deputy Registrar, Alumni Relations of the institution, said that the administration of Dr. Kudirat Ladipo, Rector of the institution, approved the lecture series after considerations that Yaba College of Technology has graduated over 100,000 young men and women in all fields of endeavour in Technology and are making waves across the globe.

Moreso, the age of the institution has thrown up natural challenges which the College views could be resolved if all its products are brought on board and in line with the world best practices, the College management instituted the take off of the Annual Alumni Lecture Series.

The platform, the College considered would be an avenue to bring all its products to be part of her success story through a functional Alumni body and sustenance of her heritage.

To this end, the College Inaugural Alumni Lecture Series holds on Wednesday, April 13 with the topic Current and Future Trend of Technical Education in Nigeria Development.

The lecture is to be delivered by the former Rector of Lagos State Polytechnic and Executive Secretary of Lagos State Technical and Vocational Board, Engr. Olawumi Gasper at the College Yusuf Grillo Auditorium at 10.00 a.m.

The College during the lecture will be honouring three eminent alumni who are Professor Sir Victor Uwaifo, Engr. John Ediale and His Excellency, Alhaji Aliyu Usman Shehu Shagari.

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