Strengthening Ties: Yaba College of Technology and Choice International Group Expand Partnership

As part of efforts to strengthen their partnership, Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) and Choice International Group (CIG) have reviewed their existing collaborations, resulting in a significant win for the college's students. A courtesy visit by Chief Diana Ajoke Chen, Chairman, Group Executive Officer of CIG and Vice Chairman, China-Africa Business Council, marked a significant milestone in their collaboration. The partnership, which commenced in 2022, has seen the selection of 25 students from Yabatech's School of Engineering for a year-and-a-half course at Hangzhou Vocational and Technical College (HTVC) in China. These students have made outstanding academic performances, with one student earning a bronze medal at the China International College Students Innovation Competition.

Key Takeaways:

• The partnership between Yabatech and CIG has been strengthened, with plans to expand the collaboration to accommodate the setting up of industry-based laboratories in the college.
• 25 students from Yabatech's School of Engineering are currently undergoing a year-and-a-half course at HTVC, China, with excellent academic performances and achievements in extracurricular activities.
• One student won a bronze medal at the China International College Students Innovation Competition and is prepared for another world-class competition in collaboration with Chinese schools, HTVC, and Yabatech.
• Five of the 25 students won additional scholarships worth N2 million, and another student won a million naira in academic competitions.
• The group leader of the 25 students was given an ambassadorial status of CIG Motors for displaying leadership qualities.
• The students have achieved excellent academic performances, with 20 students having grade points ranging from 4.5 to 4.3, and others having grade points ranging from 4.2 to 3.7.
• The syndicate plans to employ 200 fresh graduates of the college every year starting from now.
• CIG has already employed 96 students through internship, with 30% retained.
• The chairman of GAC Motors gave automatic employment to two students who drew her life picture while the meeting was going on.

Statistics:

• 25 students from Yabatech's School of Engineering are undergoing a year-and-a-half course at HTVC, China.
• 5 students won additional scholarships worth N2 million each, and 1 student won a million naira in academic competitions.
• 2 students were given automatic employment by the chairman of GAC Motors.
• 20 students have grade points ranging from 4.5 to 4.3, while others have grade points ranging from 4.2 to 3.7.
• CIG has employed 96 students through internship, with 30% retained.
• The syndicate plans to employ 200 fresh graduates of the college every year starting from now.

Sources:

• Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech)
• Choice International Group (CIG)
• Hangzhou Vocational and Technical College (HTVC)
• China-Africa Business Council
• GAC Motors
• Chief Diana Ajoke Chen, Chairman, Group Executive Officer of CIG and Vice Chairman, China-Africa Business Council