Dr. Yinusa Adekunle Adekola, MNIM, a Chief Lecturer at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, Delta State, is set to deliver the institution’s 4th Inaugural Lecture Series on Thursday, December 10, 2026.
The lecture, titled “Rebranding the Blue Collar: Deconstructing Stigma, Reconstructing Value, Repositioning Technical and Vocational Careers for Nigerian Youth in a Changing World of Work,” will examine the perception of blue-collar occupations and the need to reposition technical and vocational careers as attractive and rewarding opportunities for Nigerian youths.
The intellectual engagement is expected to highlight the growing importance of technical and vocational education in addressing unemployment, promoting entrepreneurship, strengthening self-reliance and preparing young people for the changing demands of the labour market.
Dr. Adekola, who is a seasoned academic, was formerly Dean of the School of Technical Education and Director of the Directorate of Academic Planning at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba.
His academic qualifications include an MTI Diploma from Onitsha, TTC from FCE (Technical), Asaba, a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technical Education from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, a Master of Education degree from the same university and a PhD from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
The lecture will be held under the distinguished chairmanship of the Provost of the College, Dr. James Azuka Olisa, who is extending the invitation on behalf of the Academic Board, staff and students of the institution.
The event is expected to attract members of the academic community, policymakers, education administrators, technical and vocational education practitioners, students and other stakeholders interested in the future of skills development and workforce transformation in Nigeria.
The lecture is scheduled to commence at 12 noon at the School of Secondary Education (Science) Auditorium, Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba. Guests are expected to be seated by 11:30 a.m.
For further enquiries and attendance confirmation, interested persons may contact the Chairman of the Inaugural Lecture Committee, Dr. Gabriel Olodu, on **+234 803 868 3744**.
