Yaba College of Technology has rewarded
157 staff members with N11.85m in recognition of their dedication,
effectiveness, professionalism and outstanding service delivery.
The staff received their rewards at the
second edition of the Annual Distinguished Service Lecture and Awards held at
the multipurpose hall of the institution.
Two members of staff emerged as the best
overall staff, each receiving N1m; 10 staff members emerged overall best staff
in schools and units, each getting N250,000; while 147 staff members across
departments won N50,000 each.
Mrs Okanlawon Mutiat of the Rectory unit
emerged as the overall best non-teaching staff, while Dr Ogunyemi O. I. of the
School of Engineering was adjudged the best teaching staff.
The 10 overall best staff in schools and
units were Dr Olujoke Asekere of the School of Liberal Studies, Dr Olayemi
Wasiu of the School of Agricultural Technology, Dr Olaniyi Oluseyi of the
School of Environmental Studies, Dr Ogundipe Olubunmi of the School of Science,
and Dr Ogunyemi O. I. of the School of Engineering.
Other overall best staff are Mrs
Okanlawon Mutiat of the Rectory unit, Idowu Ibrahim of the Library unit,
Moses-Jumbo Margaret of the Registry unit, Aluko Salaudeen of Works and
Services, and Adebisi Abosede of the Bursary unit.
Speaking, the Rector, YABATECH, Dr
Ibraheem Abdul, said the reward was to appreciate committed staff while
motivating them to continue to render excellent service to the institution.
He said, “We honour our dedicated staff
who have distinguished themselves in their respective fields through
commitment, effectiveness and efficient impact on institutional performance and
image, professionalism and outstanding service delivery.”
The event also saw the presentation of
Lifetime Achievement Awards to the Chairman, Lagos State Governance Advisory
Council, Tajudeen Olusi; pioneer Rector of the college, Majekodunmi Okufi; and
retired Chief Judge of Lagos State, Ishola Olorunnimbe.
The Rector said the three honourees were
awarded for their enduring contributions to education, governance, leadership
and national development.
Abdul said, “We celebrate three eminent
Nigerians whose exemplary leadership has left indelible footprints in their
respective spheres of influence.
“Their outstanding contributions embody
excellence, resilience, integrity, and lasting impact. By celebrating these
distinguished personalities, we are not only recognising their remarkable
efforts but also setting a high standard for others to emulate.
“Their recognition today reinforces our
collective belief that true leadership is measured by service, vision, and the
positive transformation of society.”
The award recipients, in their separate
remarks, appreciated the college management for the honour, enjoining that such
award ceremonies should continue as a way to encourage people to be more
devoted to service to humanity.
Former Governor of Lagos, Raji Fashola,
delivered the guest lecture titled “Institutional Reform and Entrenching the
Culture of Excellence in Public Service,” where he stressed that institutions
must always have in place accountability systems and transparency mechanisms to
ensure excellence and curb corruption.
Represented by ex-Rector, Lagos State
Polytechnic, Dr Oluremi Olaleye, the former minister promoted the imperative of
a servant leadership model in institutions.
He noted the need for structural reforms
in accordance with the dynamism of the world, but stressed that such
transformation would be efficiently carried out if staff are regularly exposed
to capacity training.
In implementing institutional reforms,
Fashola, however, said leaders have to grapple with typical “resistance to
change, capacity deficit, corruption and discontinuity in political
leadership.”
Chairman, Governing Council, YABATECH,
Prof Funso Afolabi, stressed that continuous reforms in institutions were
expedient owing to rapid socioeconomic transformation and increasing public
expectations.
Afolabi, represented by a member of the
governing council, Ebenezer Akinbolade, also stressed the need to sustain a
system of excellence as a defining culture within the public service.
Afolabi said, “Institutional reform is
not merely about policy adjustments or administrative restructuring. It is
about a fundamental rethinking of values, accountability frameworks and service
delivery mechanisms.
“It demands leadership that is
visionary, transparent, and resolute. It requires a workforce that is not only
competent but also driven by integrity and a commitment to the common good.”
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