Yaba Local Council Development Area led by Chairman, Dr Kayode Omiyale, has inaugurated a remodelled state-of-the-art e-learning centre in the council.
While speaking at the event, Omiyale stated that the facility is a representation of the council’s stance on education and technology-driven learning.
He said: “The center contains 275 modern laptop and desktop computers fully networked and configured for seamless learning and research. A 24/7 high speed internet facility ensuring uninterrupted access to the digital world at any time of the day or night. A 160KVA generator and a 40KVA soar power system, making it three sources of power.”
The Chairman added that the facility recently hosted candidates for the 2025 Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination, further proving its capacity and reliability.
“Just last month, it hosted JAMB candidates and was also used for the resit examination. This is a testament to the facility’s readiness, reliability and world class standard,” he added.
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He encouraged the residents to maximize the benefits of the center for their personal and professional development.
“The centre belongs to you whether you are a student, researcher, entrepreneurs or simple lifelong learners. This facility is for your growth, an opportunity for you to explore , learn and innovate in your various fields,” he advised.
Speaking at the event, the Oniwaya of Iwaya Kingdom, Oba Sulaimon Owolabi commended the initiative, describing the project as a beautiful innovation.
He urged the students to utilise the facility to enhance their computer literacy and academic journey.
Echoing Oba Omiyale, the Rector of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Dr Ibrahim Abdul and Vice Chancellor of Trinity University, Prof. Clement Kolawole each maintained that the initiative is a worthy investment that gives the students a competitive edge.