YABATECH Trains Over 50 Nigerians In CNG, Vehicle Welding, Fibreglass Technology At N1.2m Per Trainee
Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has graduated more than 50 trainees from its TETFund Centre of Excellence in Skills, Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development (TETCoE), following intensive certified short courses in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Welding and Fibreglass Technology for Vehicles.
Each participant underwent training valued at approximately N1.2 million, underscoring the significant investment being made in technical and vocational skills development and the College’s commitment to producing industry-ready manpower for Nigeria’s evolving economy.
The trainees were formally celebrated on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the College Hall, YABATECH, during the closing ceremony of the certified short courses, which brought together the College’s management, TETCoE officials, instructors, resource persons, industry experts, partners and the graduating trainees.
The programme was implemented under the TETFund Centre of Excellence in Skills, Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development, established to strengthen specialised skills development, applied research and industry-oriented training.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Rector of Yaba College of Technology, Dr. Engr. Ibraheem Adedotun Abdul, described the closing ceremony as a significant milestone for both the graduating participants and the institution.
Abdul said YABATECH was continuously positioning itself at the forefront of practical solutions to contemporary national challenges through initiatives that provide young people with high-demand and industry-relevant technical competencies.
According to him, the training programme had successfully produced two cohorts, Cohorts 3 and 4, in Compressed Natural Gas technology, alongside a cohort in Welding and Fibreglass for Vehicles.
The Rector said the specialised training tracks were deliberately selected because of their relevance to critical areas of Nigeria’s evolving economy.
He explained that the CNG programme had equipped trainees with knowledge of the technology and mechanics involved in CNG conversion, giving them a competitive advantage in the emerging green economy while positioning them to contribute to national economic growth and environmental sustainability.
On Welding and Fibreglass for Vehicles, Abdul said the programme provided participants with practical expertise in automotive fabrication, body repair, structural engineering and modern material technology required for contemporary vehicle manufacturing and maintenance.
“You are leaving Yabatech not merely with certificates, but as solution providers, innovators, and future industry leaders capable of driving self-reliance and technological progress,” the Rector said.
Abdul commended the leadership and staff of TETCoE, resource persons and instructors for their dedication to practical excellence and urged the graduands to become worthy ambassadors of Yaba College of Technology.
The Technical Advisory Committee acting chairman, Dr. Lauretta Ofodile, urged the graduating trainees not to regard the completion of the programme as the end of their learning journey, but as a foundation upon which they could build more advanced technical competencies.
She said the skills acquired were “more than just certificates,” describing them as tools for financial independence, entrepreneurship and industrial leadership.
Dr. Ofodile charged the beneficiaries to uphold professional integrity, remain disciplined and innovative, and continuously upgrade their knowledge through further training, research, workshops and industry exposure.
The Automedics NigeriaLtd representative, Mrs Toronto Adegoju, who spoke on the CNG training congratulated the trainees for successfully completing the programme, while stressing the importance of safety in the installation, calibration and maintenance of CNG-related automotive sysystems.
She advised the trainees to always use appropriate tools, follow established procedures and ensure that installations and calibrations were properly executed before vehicles were put into operation.
According to her, technological advancement in the automotive sector makes continuous learning indispensable, urging the beneficiaries to keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry developments.
Earlier, the TETCoE Director, Arc Sherif deen Ayodele-Oja described Centee as a strategic platform established to promote specialised training in skills that address priority national challenges while strengthening the capacity of institutions to deliver quality training and applied research.
He said that the Centre, established in 2021, was selected as one of six Centres of Excellence in Nigeria and has continued to support capacity development through industry-relevant skills training, innovation and applied research.
According to him, the Centre was came to being to bridge the gap among academia, industry, policymakers and communities, while developing industrially relevant products and services, strengthening research capacity and integrating contemporary technologies into skills development.
The College’s partnership with industry organisations, including Automedics Nigeria Ltd and IVIX Design Ltd., was also highlighted as part of efforts to expose trainees to practical industry experience and create pathways for entrepreneurship and professional development.
The partnerships, he added, were necessary to ensure that technical education responds directly to the changing needs of the labour market and national economic development.
The event also featured the presentation of Certificates and starter packs to the graduate trainees to enable them hit the ground running towards becoming entrepreneurs.
Representative of the beneficiaries eulogies the TETFund, TETCoE and management of Yaba College of Technology for the empowerment and opportunities given to them with a promise to add value to the college as ambassadors and to propagate the learnt skills.
