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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The National Association of Polytechnic Students, NAPS, has rejected the conversion of Yaba College of Technology into a university.<\/p>\n

A statement signed by NAPS President, Eshiofune Paul Oghayan, advocated for a shift from awarding HND to B.Tech degrees and a transition from the NBTE to a Polytechnic Education Commission.<\/p>\n

According to the statement: \u201cThe National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), the foremost body representing over 28.1 million Nigerian polytechnic students at home and abroad, expresses its strong reservations regarding the proposed conversion of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) into a university.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile we recognise the government\u2019s intent to enhance the quality of higher education in Nigeria, we firmly believe that such a conversion would be counterproductive and detrimental to the fundamental goals of polytechnic education.\u201d<\/p>\n

On why the conversion of YABATECH is a step in the wrong direction, NAPS argued that polytechnic institutions are structured to provide technical, practical, and skills-based training that bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and industrial application.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnlike universities, which focus largely on academics and research, polytechnics emphasise hands-on experience, problem-solving, and innovation\u2014all of which are critical for Nigeria\u2019s industrialisation and economic diversification.<\/p>\n

\u201cYABATECH, as Nigeria\u2019s first tertiary institution, has a historical and strategic role in shaping the nation\u2019s technical education landscape. It has produced thousands of highly skilled professionals who have contributed immensely to various industries, including engineering, technology, construction, and entrepreneurship,\u201d the association argued.<\/p>\n

The association stated that converting the institution into a university risks eroding its unique role, shifting its focus towards theory-based learning rather than practical and industry-focused training.<\/p>\n

Oghayan further explained that the move contradicts global best practices, as developed nations continue to strengthen and expand polytechnic education rather than eliminate it.<\/p>\n

\u201cCountries like Germany, China, Canada, and the United Kingdom have thriving technical and vocational education sectors that fuel their industrial economies. Instead of phasing out polytechnics in Nigeria, the government should be reforming and strengthening them to meet 21st-century technological demands,\u201d the statement pointed out.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. The National Association of Polytechnic Students, NAPS, has rejected the conversion of Yaba College of Technology into a university. A statement signed by NAPS President, Eshiofune Paul Oghayan, advocated for a shift from awarding HND to B.Tech degrees and a transition from the NBTE to a Polytechnic Education Commission. 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