By DAYO ADESULU
Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has taken another decisive step in strengthening its research and data-driven governance architecture as 46 members of staff successfully completed a six-week intensive training on Digital Survey Tools for Research and Evidence-Based Decisions.
The capacity-building programme was organised by the Virtual Institute for Capacity Building in Higher Education (VICBHE) and focused on equipping participants with modern digital methodologies for collecting, analysing and utilising high-quality research data in real time.
Speaking on the significance of the training, the College noted that the initiative aligns with its strategic vision of deepening a culture of evidence-based decision-making, academic excellence and institutional efficiency.
Participants were trained to bridge the gap between raw data and actionable insights, thereby enhancing the quality of research outputs and policy formulation within the institution.
According to the Director, Centre for Human Resource Development, Dr. Moruf Adebakin, the programme has positioned YABATECH to better respond to contemporary research demands in an increasingly digital academic environment.
“In today’s world, data is only as valuable as the tools used to collect it.
This training has empowered our staff with cutting-edge digital survey skills that will significantly improve research quality and institutional decision-making across Yaba College of Technology,” Dr. Adebakin said.
At the end of the programme, Mr. Israel Oludayo Ogundele emerged as the Best Graduating Participant, leading a cohort of highly motivated staff members drawn from various academic and administrative units of the College.
Other participants in the training include Eunice Olushola Idowu, Folasade Mercy Okikiola, Adewale Tolulope Shogade, Adesola Funlola Dada, Ifeoluwa Sarah Oladayo-Ibrahim, Akin Solomon Olaleru, Kazeem Adetunji Sodiq, Abayomi Akinfemi, Folasade Eyitayo Ajagbe, Moruf Akanni Adebakin, Shefiu Raheem, Olufunke Omolayo Oyebamiji, Oluwaseun Caleb Adebayo, Josiah Pelemo, Nwabueze Peter Okolie, Abisola Temitayo Salako, Abidemi Roseline Gbekeloluwa, Olanrewaju Patrick Arije, Gbenga Emmanuel Yakubu, Ugonna Kingsley Ugo, Johnson Oyeranmi Adigun, Folasade Oluremi Aminu, Lasisi Adewale Adeniji, Elizabeth Omone Ojo, Timileyin Adeola Gbadebo, Olasoji Idowu Adekoya, Abubakar Mobolaji Olaseni, Tunde Gideon Osanyinbi, Bolaji Rasheed Alabi, Temitayo Richard Kuteyi, Temitayo Isiak Hassan, Solomon Oluwarotimi Matthew, Mercy Adenike Ogunbisi and Joy Omonefe Odubunmi.
The rest of the participants are Maryam Adekola Alatishe, Victor Ojumu Alomaja, Aishat Fehintola Atoyebi, Mohammed Mutiu Rufai, Caroline Omotevigho Adesanya, Olufunmilayo Risikat Adeoye, Olawore Paul Olatidoye, Omolara Abigail Olorunyomi, Donatus Ugochukwu Moses, Abubakar Hassan Mohammed and Bola Adewoye.
The College management described the successful completion of the programme as another milestone in its ongoing efforts to reposition YABATECH as a hub for modern research excellence, innovation and capacity development in Nigeria’s higher education sector.
With this achievement, Yaba College of Technology continues to demonstrate leadership in building institutional competence, enhancing staff capacity and promoting data-informed solutions that support national development.
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