Tertiary Education Fund (TETFund) has instituted a One Billion Naira Centre of Excellence on
Research and skill Development at Yaba College of Technology.
The Rector of the foremost institution in Nigeria, Engr. Obafemi Omokungbe disclosed this fact
at the opening ceremony of the College maiden Inter School Research Fair, Exhibition and
Awards held at its college Hall.
He said the TETFund Centre is designed to sponsor staff research works as it only require the
follow up of essential guidelines to access the fund.
He said the Research fair will afford the participants to share innovations, knowledge and also
present their works to the world for recognition, promotion and subscription for both public
and private sectors.
The Director of the TETFund Centre of Excellence, Arc. Sheriffdeen Ayodele-Oja in his address at
the ceremony, said that the Centre’s primary objectives are to bridge the gap between the
academia, industry, policy makers and community.
He stated that it is to develop industrial relevant products and services through skills research
development, build capacity in applied/innovative research, skill development and integrate
latest technology into skills and research development
Academic staff and students of the College are to benefit from quality research-based
education, improved teaching and research condition and enhanced capacity from the TETFund
Centre of Excellence.
Yaba College of Technology, according to him, was selected as one of the six Polytechnic
Centers of Excellence in Nigeria by TETFund to promote specialization in skill areas that address
priority national challenges and strengthen the capacities of the institution to deliver quality
training and applied research development.
In his address, Bldr (Dr.) Olufemi Akinsola, the Director, Yabatech Applied Research and
Technological Innovation (ARTI) said that the College “community is witnessing a maiden
exhibition that stemmed from the needs of our environment, an exhibition based on research
which addressed the gaps in the society and numerous problems plaguing our community”.
Dr. (Engr.) Ibraheem A. Abdul, the Chairman, College Research Fair, Exhibition and Award
applauded the management for the approval to kick start the Fair in the College with
motivating factors.
The three days event is designed to showcase the research products from various schools in the
College for recognition, promotion and subscription from both private and public sectors to
areas of needs, he said.