PanNigerianNews 
Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, has urged graduates of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) to utilise knowledge gained from the institution to serve humanity and remain exemplary citizens.
Mamman gave the advice on Thursday, in his address to 7,717 graduating students at the combined 35th Convocation and 76th anniversary of the institution, held in the institution’s Philip Adegbile Sports Complex.
The ceremony also featured the conferment of Fellowship Awards on three outstanding Nigerians for their contributions to national development.
The awardees are Lady Christine Otedola, a former first lady of Lagos State and matriarch of Otedola dynasty; Alhaji Hassan Sunmonu, first President, Nigeria Labour Congress; and Prof. Babagana Zulum, an accomplished administrator.
Earlier, Dr Ibraheem Abdul, Rector YABATECH, in his speech, described the institution as a national heritage. adding that the College had zero tolerance for cultism and other social vices.
He said that the management endeavoured to produce graduates that would be self-reliant and innovative.
“It is my firm belief that all the graduand, and indeed all in attendance, have been well impacted and empowered to be competent and skillful entrepreneurs that would affect the growth of our country,” the rector said.
He gave the breakdown of the performance of the 2021/2022 Academic Session (Full-Time and Part-Time) set as: 254 (distinction), 1,893 (Upper Credit division), 3,940 (Lower Credit), while 1630 were in the pass grade category.
