Yaba College of Technology/Student Life

Yabatech is home to over 16,400 students. The College is located in a city called Yaba which is one of the ancient cities in Lagos, Nigeria. It boasts of beautiful and historical architectural sites alongside main high streets, stores, eateries, Cyber Cafes and restaurants.

The city is also very close to the Island hence you can take short walks to view beautiful riverside scenes. The oldest Beach; The Lagos Bar Beach, is also not too far from the College and is a good relaxation spot.

Accommodation
The College provides Halls of Residence for both male and female students. Male students have an option out of three halls, which are;
° Augustus Aikhomu Hall (Complex Hall)
° Moshood Abiola Hall (Hollywood Hall)
° New Hall (Bakkassi).

The Female Hostel; on the other hand, has four blocks containing twin 3-storey building housing facility with several rooms.

Sports

The College has a mini Stadium that caters for sporting events like Football, Basket Ball, Lawn Tennis, Judo and Martial art.

Societies

The College requires that students who wish to form a Society or Club should apply for registration through the Dean, Students Affairs. Details of the proposed name of the Society/Club, its Officers and Constitution must be furnished and sent along with the application.

No Association is allowed to operate until approval is granted by the College, the following is a list of existing Associations and Clubs.

NAMES OF REGISTERED ASSOCIATIONS

National Association of Computer Science Students
National Association of Polytechnic Engineering Students
National Association of Secretarial Students
Building Students Association
Estate Management Students Association
Environmental Studies Students Association
Local Government/Public Admin Students Association
Federation of Ekiti State Students Association
Federation of Enugu State Students'
Federation of Oyo State Students
Nigerian Association of Food Science & Technical Students
National Association of Akwa-Ibom State Students
National Association of Delta State Students
National Association of Imo State Students
National Association of Kwara State Students
National Association of Lagos State Students
National Association of Ogun State Students
National Association of Ondo State Students
National Association of Osun State Students
National Association of Itshekiri Students
Association of Local Government & Public Admin Students
Polymer and Textile Students Association
Edo State Students Association
Lagos State Students Association
Ogun State Students Association
Urhobo - Isoko Students Association
Adullam Company
Christ Ambassador Students' Outreach
Charismatic Students' Fellowship
Christian Union, Yabatech (YCTCU)
Eck Campus Fellowship (Eck Caf)
Nigerian Federation of Catholic Students' Association
Seventh Day Adventist Students Fellowship
Students Right Organization
Concerned Club of Yabatech
Drug Free Club
Kegites Club
Rotaract Club
Positive Force Organization
Students in Free Entreprise (SIFE) Yabatech Unit
Supporters' Club Yabatech
Student Life Movement
The Great Datum Club
The Waterers' Club
French Club
Great Tecco Press Club
Club Ophelia International
Excel Club, YCT Chapter
Esemgee Press Club
Campus Dream
Man 'O' War Club

Students have the opportunity to join as many clubs on campus as they desire, they can also form their own clubs provided they follow laid down rules and regulations in the Student Handbook

Student Unionism
In order to ensure that students participate actively in the polity of the College, an approved constitution guides the existence of students' union activities.

EXTRACT OF THE CONSTITUTION
1. Membership
Membership of the Union and participation in all Union activities shall be voluntary, and open to all bonafide students of the College. It shall have the following categories:
Ordinary Membership: All students running Full time and Part time courses.
Associate Membership: All other students undergoing courses of not less than 3 months.
Honourary Membership: It is conferred by the House on any deserving Alumnus who has shown positive interest in the Union's Affairs.
Life Membership: It is conferred by the House on any outgoing ordinary member who renders distinguished services to the Union.

2. Organs Of The Student Union Government
The Students' Union Government shall consist of:
Executive Council
Legislative Council
Judicial Council
Composition of the Executive Council:
The President
The 1st Vice President
The 2nd Vice President
The Secretary General
The Assistant Secretary
Director Public Relations
Director of Sports
Director of Socials and Culture
Director of Finance
Director of Welfare Services
Composition of the Legislative Council (i.e. The House):
The Speaker
The Deputy Speaker
The Chief Whip
The Clerk
The Assistant Clerk
(10 Elected Representatives from each School)
Composition of the Judicial Council:
The Chairman
The Secretary
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