The Management of Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, Delta State, has announced its 4th Inaugural Lecture, inviting members of the academic community and the general public to attend.
The lecture will be delivered by Dr. Yinusa Adekunle Adekola, Chief Lecturer and former Dean of the School of Technical Education, as well as former Director of the Academic Planning Office of the College.
Topic of the Inaugural Lecture
The lecture is titled:
"Rebranding the Blue Collar: Deconstructing Stigma, Reconstructing Value and Repositioning Technical and Vocational Careers for Nigerian Youth in a Changing World of Work."
The lecture will examine perceptions surrounding technical and vocational careers and the need to recognise their value in preparing Nigerian youths for the changing world of work.
Details of the 4th Inaugural Lecture
The College has announced the following details:
- Chief Host/Provost: Dr. James Azuka Olisa, Provost, Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba.
- Inaugural Lecturer: Dr. Yinusa Adekunle Adekola.
- Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026.
- Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Venue: Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, Delta State.
About the Inaugural Lecturer
Dr. Yinusa Adekunle Adekola holds the following qualifications:
- MTI Diploma (Onitsha)
- TTC (FCE(T), Asaba)
- BSc (Industrial Technology Education), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
- MEd, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- PhD, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka
- Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (MNIM)
He is a Chief Lecturer and has previously served as Dean of the School of Technical Education and Director of the Academic Planning Office at the College.
Invitation to the General Public
The Management of the College invites members of the academic community, staff, students and the general public to attend the 4th Inaugural Lecture.
The event will provide an opportunity to discuss the importance of technical and vocational education and how such careers can be repositioned to meet the needs of Nigeria's changing labour market.