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′N7°42′E / 11.067°N 7.700°E /11.067; 7.700 |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | Orange and Green |
| Nickname | TECH-U |
| Website | tech-u |
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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 byNational Universities Commission in 2012.[2] The University was renamed Abiola Ajimobi Technical University bySeyi Makinde in honour of the immediate past Governor of Oyo State,Abiola Ajimobi.[3]
TECH-U was approved as a University by the Nigerian University Commission in 2012 with newstudents admitted in September 2013, the First location put in place byAjimobi was Ibadan Expressway.[2] On the 10th of February 2021, NUC approved 13 courses in the First Technical University, Oyo State with theschool being the firstaccredited forForensic science asideNigerian Defence Academy. The other courses approved her environmental and engineering courses.[4]
First 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 |