The “Yaba Federal University of Technology and Vocational (Establishment) Bill, 2025” (SB.738) has gained traction in Nigeria’s Senate as a legislative proposal aimed at upgrading the existing Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) to a full-fledged university. Sponsored by Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate Leader, the bill seeks to rename the institution as the Yaba Federal University of Technology and Vocational Studies. Bill progress: Committee stage.
The primary aim of the bill is to provide the necessary legal framework for YABATECH’s transformation into a university, a change that has already received presidential approval. Proponents argue that the upgrade is essential to meet the increasing demand for technology-oriented higher education in Nigeria, particularly in Lagos, a bustling megacity with a substantial youth population. This new university would not only offer academic and professional programs leading to degrees but also maintain its commitment to producing skilled manpower to fulfill the nation’s technological and vocational needs.
As the legislative process continues, the Yaba Federal University of Technology and Vocational Bill is poised to enhance higher education opportunities in Nigeria, addressing the urgent need for advanced technology and vocational training in the region.
