Fashola handsover rehabilitation road to Yaba tech

By Mashe Umaru Gwamna

The  Minister of Works and Housing,  Babatunde  Fashola has confirmed that the rehabilitation of some roads within Yaba College of Technology, Yaba Lagos State has technically improved the desire for learning in students of the institution. He made this assertion during the official commissioning and handover of some rehabilitated roads by the Federal Government under the Ministry of Works and Housing.

This was contained in statement signed and issued by Lere-Adams Blessing Director, Press and Public Relations.

The Minister, who was represented by Engr. Umar Bakare, the Controller of Works in Lagos State, said that the Federal Government considered the huge impact of improved educational activities in both these learning institutions and hospitals where these internal road network interventions have been carried out a commitment fulfilled.

 The result is what we are seeing already with improved and increased number of students who now attend lectures that eventually earns them good grades at graduation.

It is therefore undebatable that the quality of education has been impacted by the quality of Infrastructure and the neat and clean  learning environment .

Speaking further, Fashola said that students are now more readily expressing renewed enthusiasm with regards to attending lectures because some defective roads and especially here, the  student carpark has been restored to good condition.

 The Minister also asserted that during the construction of these internal roads network and the college carpark, over forty (40 ) direct and indirect people were employed in the process, thereby contributing to the job creation initiative of lifting Ten Million Nigerian from poverty.

It is hoped that the college will now ensure that this asset is used properly and not abused.

Earlier, the Rector of Yaba  College of Technology, Engr. Obafemi Omokungbe glowingly commended the Federal Government under President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde  Fashola who when he invited as Guest Speaker to deliver the College annual graduation Lecture, was approached with these rehabilitation request promised to ensure it is attended to, this is a promise kept by the Minister,Babatunde  Fashola. For this the entire College Community are grateful and this high commendation also goes to President Muhammadu Buhari who approved that all these necessary infrastructure be put in place.

The Rector also confirmed that the impact on school attendance during the raining season has also increased tremendously thereby boosting the increased number of students who now attend lectures more regularly.

Nevertheless, Engr. Omokungbe informed that due to the overflow of students, a new campus has been opened at Epe still in Lagos state.

This new campus requires the construction of new roads for which the College is passionately appealing for assistance from the Federal Government through this same internal road network intervention, this Engr. Obafemi Omokungbe said will enhance the movement of students within the new campus facilities.

Also commenting, the Director of Works in Yaba College of Technology, Engr. A. Adebayo was full of praises to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola who has kept his promised made to the College, he also thanked the Contractor who handled the rehabilitation work for the quality of work done, more so the staff of Federal Ministry of Works, Lagos state who did not compromise standard . He said the rehabilitation of the College carpark and a section of the internal road network intervention was well done. He expressed satisfaction and joy .

In the same vain, the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Aderounmu who was represented by the First Vice  President of Student Union Government, Adenle Oluwatosin was grateful to God, President Muhammadu Buhari, the Minister, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola and  their Rector, Engr. Obafemi Omokungbe for the privilege of this project that has positively affected the lives of students of the College. He  affirmed that there is no more excessive flooding, therefore students who own cars  are now able to park thier cars in a neat environment, regular lecture attendance by students has increased due to this rehabilitation intervention in the College.

He said on behalf of the students they promise to make judicious use of the infrastructure and also take very good care of it to ensure its longevity .