The Rector, Dr. Ibraheem Abdul, made the remarks during a Stop-Motion Animation Workshop held at the college in Lagos on Friday.
The workshop was organized by the TETFund Centre of Excellence in Skills, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Development, in collaboration with Radioxity Media.
Abdul highlighted that stop-motion animation is both an art and a technical skill with a significant global footprint. He said the college’s initiative reflects its vision of transforming students into pioneers capable of driving societal progress.
“The workshop is a strategic step toward equipping participants with practical, industry-relevant skills. Through TETFund, we aim to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience,” Abdul said.
He added, “By integrating cutting-edge technology and contemporary teaching methodologies, YABATECH nurtures creative thinkers and problem solvers. We collaborate with industry leaders to ensure our programs remain relevant and enhance graduate employability. Our investment in state-of-the-art facilities empowers students to engage in hands-on learning, research, and innovation.”
The rector explained that the workshop aims to create content with global reach, similar to Nollywood’s success, and expand Nigeria’s film expression through stop-motion animation. He emphasized that stop-motion combines technical skill with artistic imagination—competencies in high demand across media, entertainment, advertising, and education sectors.
“Stop-motion animation teaches an important lesson: big things are created step by step. By moving objects slightly and capturing each moment, we bring stories to life. This mirrors our academic and personal journeys: consistency produces remarkable results,” Abdul said.
Participants were urged to leverage the workshop to acquire skills in creative storytelling, digital animation, and media production, positioning them as contributors to Nigeria’s growing creative economy.
Mr. Sheriff-deen Ayodele-Oja, Centre Director, said the initiative strengthens the college’s capacity to deliver quality training and applied research, bridging gaps between academia, industry, and policymakers.
Mrs. Esther Gbadamosi, CEO of Radioxity Media, stressed the importance of self-representation in African storytelling. She said outstanding students would receive professional stop-motion kits and a six-week paid internship sponsored by the French Embassy and Access Bank.
