YABATECH, Globacom Unite On Smart Tech Education Initiative

Yaba College of Technology is set to sign a pact with Globacom Digital Solutions on smart technology education in a move aimed at strengthening digital education learning

Globacom’s partnership with Yabatech, he said, will enable it has access to fixed internet service, which will provide unrestricted, high-speed internet access across campus for students and lecturers.

He added that it will expose the institution to its Learning Management System (LMS) integration service, which would involve the migration and enhancement of the college existing LMS infrastructure, enabling free student access when using Globacom SIM cards and would support online learning, remote class attendance, and digital engagement key components of modern education.

The partnership will enable the mass distribution of Glo SIM cards to the college students in order to access educational platforms more easily and securely and SIM card is not only used for connectivity but as part of smart attendance systems, matriculation number for attendance and academic records,” he stated.

In his remarks, the Rector, Yaba College of Technology, Dr. Engr. Ibraheem Abdul, expressed strong enthusiasm about the potential collaboration, citing the dire need for sustainable partnerships that deliver tangible benefits to both students and staff.

“We are eager and very ready for this, as partnership, to us, goes beyond formality, it must deliver real advantages, especially for our students, who are the core of our mission,” he declared.

The Rector stressed the burden of data costs on students and parents, despite tuition and living expenses already being a challenge emphasising the urgent need for affordable and reliable internet access solution both Yaba and Epe campuses to avert students struggle to stay connected.

He noted that while the college has an LMS in place, there is room for growth and integration of more advanced systems.

“We believe in functional education as a college of technology, and that distinction is key to any partnership that advances that mission”.

The Rector further acknowledged that this development signals YABATECH’s continued commitment to innovation and student-centered growth, reinforcing its position as one of Nigeria’s leading technology-focused institutions.