Abiola Ajimobi Technical University formerly known as the First Technical University, Ibadan is a state-owned and the first technical University in Nigeria located in Oyo state. It was approved by National Universities Commission in 2012.[2] The University was renamed Abiola Ajimobi Technical University by Seyi Makinde in honour of the immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi.[3]
Former names | First Technical University, Ibadan |
|---|---|
| Type | State, Technical |
| Established | 2017 |
| Chancellor | Tunde J Afolabi |
| Vice-Chancellor | Adesola Ajayi[1] |
Academic staff | 1000 |
| Location | , , Nigeria 11°04′N 7°42′E / 11.067°N 7.700°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | Orange and Green |
| Nickname | TECH-U |
| Website | tech-u |
History
editTECH-U was approved as a University by the Nigerian University Commission in 2012 with new students admitted in September 2013, the First location put in place by Ajimobi was Ibadan Expressway.[2] On the 10th of February 2021, NUC approved 13 courses in the First Technical University, Oyo State with the school being the first accredited for Forensic science aside Nigerian Defence Academy. The other courses approved her environmental and engineering courses.[4]
Administration
editFirst Technical University has a Chancellor as its ceremonial head while a Vice-chancellor carry out the administrative work in the school. The tenure of office is usually five years non-renewable years.
| Tenure | Profession | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayobami Salami | 2017–2022 | Environmental consultant |
| 2 | Adesola Ajayi | 2022–2027 | Plant Scientist |
References
edit- ^ Ogwo, Charles (2022-03-09). "Adesola Ajayi appointed VC for First Technical University". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ a b Afisunlu, Feyi (2012-12-11). "Oyo State finally gets solely owned Technical University as NUC approves take off". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ^ Feyisipo, Remi (2023-04-01). "Makinde renames state-owned First Technical University after predecessor, Ajimobi". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ^ Ogunyemi, Ifedayo (2021-02-16). "NUC approves forensic science, 13 other courses for First Technical University". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ Ogwo, Charles (2022-03-09). "Adesola Ajayi appointed VC for First Technical University". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ "Govt appoints Salami as pioneer VC of technical varsity | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2024-12-19.