The BAT Ideological Group (BAT-IG) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, to establish the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Institute of Politics and Policies, aimed at deepening ideological orientation and strengthening political leadership development in Nigeria.
The agreement was reached during a high-level engagement between the leadership of BAT-IG and the management of LASUSTECH.
The BAT-IG delegation was led by its convener, Bamidele Atoyebi, and included the group’s Patron, Alhaji Tejumade Isa Onirin; Oyo State Coordinator, Professor Fayomi Oluyemi; and Oyo State Woman Leader, Dr. Bisi Akin Alabi.
They were received by the Vice Chancellor of LASUSTECH, Prof. Olumuyiwa Omotola Odusanya, alongside principal officers of the university, including the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Abiodun Denloye; Registrar, Mr. David Ogungbe; Bursar, Mr. Oki Olashile; and Dean of Student Affairs, Owoeye Olaniyi David.
Atoyebi said BAT-IG formally submitted a comprehensive proposal for the establishment of a School of Politics and Policies, envisioned as a national hub for ideological training, political leadership formation and governance studies.
He disclosed that both parties agreed to commence academic and professional activities of the institute within two to three months.
According to him, LASUSTECH has provided a temporary facility for the immediate take-off of the institute, pending the construction of a purpose-built permanent structure to reflect the vision and national significance of the project.
Atoyebi said the institute was conceived as a response to leadership deficits confronting Nigeria’s political system.
He explained that it would offer structured academic programmes at diploma, master’s and doctoral levels, alongside professional certifications, fellowships and ideological grooming for emerging and established political actors.
He described the initiative as historic, noting that it would be the first university-based political institution in Nigeria to be named after a sitting President.
He said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu represents “not merely a political figure, but an institution of leadership, ideology and governance whose political philosophy warrants academic interrogation and institutional preservation.”
Atoyebi commended the LASUSTECH management for what he described as visionary leadership and institutional courage, and also acknowledged members of BAT-IG for their commitment to promoting ideological clarity, political education and democratic consolidation.
Source: thenation
