Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) says it will partner with the National Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE) to enhance the capacity of engineering practitioners.
The Rector of YABATECH, Dr Ibraheem Abdul, made this known during a courtesy visit by NATE to the institution on Monday in Lagos.
Abdul described the partnership as mutually beneficial and critical to advancing engineering education in the country.
“We are partners in progress, and this collaboration will continue to strengthen the link between training and professional practice,” he said.
He emphasised the need for sustained collaboration among stakeholders to reposition Nigeria’s engineering and technology sector for global relevance.
“We still have a lot to do as a country. No single organisation can achieve this alone; collaboration remains key,” he said.
Abdul assured the association of YABATECH’s continued support, noting that the institution remains committed to partnerships that enhance students’ development and improve the quality of graduates.
Earlier, the National General Secretary of NATE, Mr Kayode Ibidapo, said the collaboration would focus on organising an equipment training workshop scheduled for the last quarter of 2026.
According to him, the initiative is designed to improve competence in equipment handling, safety practices, and laboratory procedures.
“With rapid technological changes, continuous training and retraining are essential for professional growth and global competitiveness,” he said.
He added that an organising committee would be constituted to oversee the planning and implementation of the workshop in collaboration with the institution’s School of Engineering.
Ibidapo said the visit was to appreciate the Rector for his support to the association, particularly his role as the keynote speaker at its 2025 conference.
He commended the institution for aligning with global best practices, noting its efforts towards meeting requirements for the Sydney Accord.
According to him, YABATECH has taken the lead in Nigeria by implementing induction and oath-taking ceremonies for graduating students, a key requirement for the accord.
“One of the requirements for the Sydney Accord is the induction of graduating students, and YABATECH is leading in this regard,” Ibidapo said.
The General Secretary noted that the association would soon return to the institution to conduct induction and oath-taking for its graduating students.
Ibidapo appealed to the management of the institution to support the participation of technologists in the upcoming Conference of Technologists slated for November 11 to 13 in Port Harcourt.
Also speaking, the Dean of the School of Engineering, Mr Titus Koledoye, said the collaboration was one the institution was willing to pursue extensively.
Koledoye said continuous knowledge updating was essential, given the dynamic nature of technology.
“Our environment at YABATECH is centred on training, and initiatives like this are critical. We do not take them for granted,” he said.
The collaboration is expected to bridge skill gaps and promote best practices in engineering training and practice across the country.
