Abiola Ajimobi Technical University
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Former names | First Technical University, Ibadan |
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Type | State, Technical |
Established | 4 October 1962 |
Chancellor | Alfred Achebe |
Vice-Chancellor | Adesola Ajayi[1] |
Academic staff | 2900+ |
Students | 50,000+ |
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 |
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]
References
- ^ Ogwo, Charles (2022-03-09). "Adesola Ajayi appointed VC for First Technical University". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ 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.