By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola
The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, has entered into a partnership with the BAT Ideological Group to establish the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Institute of Politics and Policies, a move aimed at deepening ideological education and strengthening political leadership development in Nigeria.
The decision followed a high-level strategic engagement held on Thursday, 15 January, 2026 between the leadership of the BAT Ideological Group and the management of LASUSTECH.
In a statement, the group’s Director of Media and Publicity, Arabinrin Aderonke, said the initiative was conceived to promote structured political education, governance studies and leadership training across the country.
During the engagement, a delegation from the BAT Ideological Group, led by its convener, Bamidele Atoyebi, formally presented the proposal for the institute.
The delegation also included the group’s patron, Alhaji Tejumade Onirin; Oyo State Coordinator, Prof. Fayomi Oluyemi; and Oyo State Woman Leader, Dr. Bisi Alabi.
Upon arrival, the delegation was received by the Vice-Chancellor of LASUSTECH, Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, alongside other principal officers of the university.
Those present included the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Abiodun Denloye; the Registrar, David Ogungbe; the Bursar, Oki Olashile; and the Dean of Student Affairs, Owoeye David.
Speaking after the meeting, Atoyebi explained that the proposed School of Politics and Policies would serve as a national hub for ideological training, political leadership formation and governance research.
He added that the institute was designed to respond directly to the leadership challenges confronting Nigeria’s political system.
According to him, both parties subsequently resolved to commence academic and professional activities of the institute within the next two to three months.
To facilitate an early take-off, he said LASUSTECH had agreed to provide a temporary facility pending the construction of a permanent structure.
Atoyebi further stated that plans were already underway to develop a purpose-built facility that would reflect the vision, stature and national importance of the institute.
He noted that the institution would offer structured academic programmes at diploma, master’s and doctoral levels.
In addition, he said the institute would provide professional certification courses, fellowship opportunities and ideological grooming for emerging and established political actors.
Describing the initiative as historic, Atoyebi said the institute would be the first university-based political institution in Nigeria to be named after a sitting President.
He explained that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu represents “not merely a political figure, but an institution of leadership, ideology and governance whose political philosophy deserves academic interrogation and institutional preservation.”
Meanwhile, Aderonke said the partnership reflects a shared commitment by both organisations to institutionalise political education and promote ideological clarity through academic engagement.
