Milestone & History
Institute for Industrial Technology (IIT) starts first programme for industrial workers in temporary site in Carnaud Metalbox (now Nampak) premises in Ogba Industrial Estate, Ikeja.
Electromechanics programme for secondary school leavers (EMY) commences.
Public presentation of IIT.
Graduation of the first set of workers’ programme participants.
The first set of EMY student trainees begin in-company training (internship).
Development of the permanent site of IIT in Isheri-North Lagos begins
First set of EMY student trainees graduate, all were employed before graduation.
In conjunction with Junior Achievement of Nigeria (JAN), a new entrepreneurial programme was initiated and students of EMY participated.
IIT participated in the Lagos State Science and Technology Fair.
IIT won the most innovative school award of the Junior Achievement programme.
IIT relocated to permanent site in Isheri-North.
IIT is registered as a Vocational Training Centre.
IIT starts operating from its Isheri-North site.
Mechatronics programme starts.
Mr. Tunji Makun retires as the first Director- General of IIT.
Engr. Darlington Agholor is appointed Director of IIT.
Engr. Darlington Agholor leaves IIT.
Mr. Olumide Akinjo is appointed Director of IIT.
In partnership with IECD, CFAO, Schneider Electric and Cummins.
IIT designs Electrotechnics Curriculum.
Electrotechnics programme for secondary school leavers (ETY) starts.
Graduation of the first set of ETY student trainees.
IIT receives Businessday Newspaper award for the most innovative in education.
Modular programmes begin.
20th year anniversary.
Mr. Olumide Akinjo leaves IIT.
Mr. Uche Okwuchukwu is appointed Director of IIT.
25th year anniversary.
