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YABA
COUNCIL BEGINS WORK The
newly constituted governing council of Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech)
began work at the College Council Chamber on May 6, 2013. Inaugurated by the Federal Government, April 30, 2013, the Council set to work in the College promptly, meeting with the College Principal Officers, Deans of Schools and Heads of Service Units. In
her welcome address, the Rector, Dr. Margaret Ladipo thanked the Federal
Government for its timely constitution of the Board. More than before, she said
the council will set purposeful direction for the general management of the
affairs of the College. She
noted that the management anticipates the assistance of the Governing Council
in the fulfillment of the Federal Government transformation agenda which the
Ministry of Education had keyed into. Ladipo
urged the Council, which is made up of very experienced and versatile leaders
with eminent personalities to support, partner and lead the Management to the
attainment of the College vision. “Our Vision is to become the leading higher
institution in Nigeria by providing first grade academic, professional and
entrepreneur education for the purpose of making a positive impact in the
technological and social economic development in Nigeria. The
Chairman of the Council, Chief Ebenezer Babatope (OFR) in his response
appreciated the College Management for what they termed ‘radical militant
transformation’ having visited the College 23 years ago. Babatope
said the Council members will not diminish on the good work that had started
and will not lower the standards of the College in any way. He
assured the management of a friendly atmosphere. “We will constitute ourselves
as a family unit and feel free to approach us anytime. Let us work amiably and
amicably well, I can assure you, that you will never regret having us” he
added. Other
members of the Governing Council are Amodu Jimoh Sijuade, Dr. Olayinka-Eniafe
Olatunji, Hon. Olukayode Adekunle, Hon. Sheu Ibrahim Kajara, Amb. Yakubu Kari,
Hon. Philip Olabode Aivoji and the representative of the National Board for
Technical Education, Dr. Isa Sulaiman. |
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NBTE PARTNERS YABATECH ON NEW PROGRAMS Going by the global trend, the national board for Technical Education (NBTE) and Yaba College of Technology are in close ties on a workshop on curriculum development for National Diploma Programme in Transportation Planning and Management. According to Rector, Yaba College of Technology, Dr Mrs. Kudirat Ladipo who was represented by Deputy Rector Academics, Mr. Innocent Akuhemokhan, the workshop is intended to provide a critical appraisal on Transportation Planning and Management. The Director of Programme , NBTE Mr. Aboi said that the workshop is very important as it will give the board a new approach into how to train students and in compliance with the demand of the industry.
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 The Rector on behalf of the Academic Board of YABA COLLGEGE OF TECHNOLOGY cordially invites the general public to her 2nd Inaugural lecture Title: African Aesthetics and the Romance of Body Adornment BY: Mr. Noserime Rukeme Date: Tuesday, 12th March 2013 Venue: Yusuf Grillo Art Auditorium, Yaba College of Technology Time: 12noon Chairman: Distinguished Guest of Honour: Dr. (Mrs) M.K. Ladipo Marc-Andri Schmactel Rector, Director/Leiter, Yaba
College of Technology. Goethe-Intitut Nigeria City Hall, Lagos Island, opp. Holy Cross Cathedral Lagos, Nigeria.
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OF REGISTRATION FOR FIRST SEMESTER 2012/2013 This is to inform all
staff and students that registration for First Semester 2012/2013 Academic
Session has ended on Wednesday, 23rd
January, 2013. Please note that
registration is not yet complete until you have submitted your file to school
officer. However, the newly
admitted B.sc 100 level students in
the School of Technical Education (STE),
ND & HND (Full-Time and Part-Time) whose list have just been
released , should go ahead with their registration which ends on 3rd February, 2013. The College
Management welcomes both new and returning students back on campus while also
urging them to remain law abiding. |
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YABA COLLEGE OF
TECHNOLOGY RECTOR’S 2012/2013
MATRICULATION ADDRESS Protocol Principal
Officers Members
of the Academic Board Heads
of Service Unit The
President and other officers of the Students Union Parents,
Guardians and well wishers The
Fresh Students of this great Institution Gentlemen
of the Press Distinguished
Ladies and Gentlemen On
behalf of Management and the Academic Board of Yaba College of Technology, I
welcome you to theoccasion of the matriculation of students admitted into
various programmes of study in the 2012/2013 academic session. In considering
candidates for admission into the current session, management ensured strict
compliance with the 70:30 ratio for Technology and management based programmes.
The
seven schools of the college are: 1. Art, Design and Printing 2. Engineering
(comprising Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Metallurgic and Industrial
Maintenance Engineering) 3. Environmental
studies (Architecture, Building Technology, Estate Management, Quantity
surveying, Surveying and Geo-informatics, Urban and Regional planning) 4. Management
and Business Studies (Accounting, Business Administration), Banking and
Finance, Marketing and Office Technology& Management) 5. School of
Science and Mathematics (Science Laboratory Technology with options in
Environmental biology, Microbiology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Physics
with Electronics and Statistics 6. Technology
(Computer science, Agricultural Technology, Food Technology, Polymer and
Textile Technology, Hospitality Management, Leisure and Tourism) 7. Liberal Studies (Mass Communication) I
congratulate the newly matriculated students of Yaba College of
Technology. You are indeed privileged to
have been selected after the keen competition through JAMB and the rigorous
post-JAMB screening by the college. It is, undoubtedly, a thing of joy and
pride to be enrolled as a student of Yaba-the-Great, the cradle of higher
education in Nigeria. I
urge you to make the best use of the golden opportunity presented by your
admission into the college. The
matriculation ceremony is of utmost importance.
The oath of allegiance, which you have just sworn to commits you to be
of exemplary behaviour throughout your stay in this college, shunning all forms
of anti-social behavior such as examination misconduct, cult activities and
other unruly behaviour. You must at all
times ensure that you abide by this oath. You will all be introduced to various
structures, systems, rules and regulations in the college during the
orientation programme for new students.
The students’ handbook contains detailed information about the college,
for your guidance. Also the students Affairs unit is in place for your welfare
and other needs. At today’s ceremony, we will be
matriculating new Higher National Diploma and National Diploma intakes in the
region of 1,500 and 3,000 respectively.
This is a far cry from the 110,000 candidates who applied to the college
as more preferred institution. In line with the Federal Government
direction and our resolve at improving access to education, we have made
concerted effort to improve our carrying capacity through the construction of
more structures that will provide additional sitting space for our students.One
of the structures is a lecture auditorium with a seating capacity of 1,300
through TETFund Special Invention. There
is also the 500 lecture theatre project which is being upgraded to a 3-storey
building. By the time these projects are
completed we will be able to further provide comfortable classroom, studio and
laboratory accommodation for our student. In November 2012, the College got approval
for additional streamsfor 18 programmes, thus increasing its carrying capacity
by 1,150. In 2012, the college received approval from
NBTE to commence the following programmes in the 2012/2013 session.
There
are a few important points that I wish to highlight on this occasion. We may describe these as core values of this
academic community. 1. Discipline
in Academics It
is imperative that we recognize that the primary purpose of your enrolment in
this college is to acquire high quality education. Therefore, you must aim at academic and
professional excellence in your respective disciplines. To achieve this, you should dedicate
yourselves to consistent study, regular attendance at lectures, practical
classes and tutorials; as well as optimum use of the library and other learning
facilities. 2. Discipline
in Appearance and Behaviour All
students are required to obey all college rules and regulations, dress properly
and demonstrate exemplary behavior at all times. On no account should any student or group of
students take the law into their hands. There are laid down procedures and
effective channels of communication for taking care of your grievances through
your elected Students Union officials, the office of the Dean (Student Affairs),
your various Class Advisers, Heads of Department and Deans of School. This college has a high reputation of zero
tolerance for all forms of anti-social behavior and indecent dressing. To
ensure effective communication and understanding, the Students Union executives
are in constant dialogue with college authorities through the office of the
Dean of Student Affairs. A good number of student representatives have been
co-opted as members of relevant management and academic board committees such
as Students Disciplinary Committee, Sports Committee, Welfare Committee,
Environmental Sanitation and Beautification Committee and the Campus Security
Committee. There is a functional SERVICOM
office ready to receive your complaints and observations on the quality of
teaching and other services that you receive. 3. 75%
Class Attendance In
Yaba College of Technology, academic regulation provides that students must
attend 75% of lectures in order to qualify to write examinations at the end of
the semester. I therefore want to use
this opportunity to caution new students against the notion that attendance at
lectures is not essential. [4. Entrepreneurial Orientation The
college has some compulsory courses which must be taken by all students
throughout their stay in the college. One
of these is entrepreneurial studies which trains you from your first day in
school on how to be self-reliant. It is expected that by the time you graduate,
you would have acquired the necessary skills to be an entrepreneur and an
employer of labour rather than just another job seeker. It
is worthy of note that this college is the first higher institution in Nigeria
to establish a full-fledged Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, with
strong linkages with the world of commerce and industry. We are corporate
members of the Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprise (NASME) and
the Nigerian-South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Another
compulsory course is Information and Communication Technology (ICT) studies
which enables you to be proficient in the use of computer and other ICT tools. 5. Cultism In
Yaba College of Technology, it is illegal to operate a secret society or belong
to a banned society. Any contravention
of this regulation will lead to expulsion and possible criminal prosecution. The
college management has taken far reaching measures to curtail the menace of
cultism; because of this, our campus is free and safe from the menace. We
intend to keep it so. I advise all
students to shun these vices. I will
also use this opportunity to advise the parents to counsel their children to be
of good behavior throughout their stay in the college. 6. Ban
on Sale and Use of Alcohol on Campus There
is a ban on sale of alcohol on campus and use of alcohol or any intoxicating
substance by students on campus. I
want to emphasise that this ban still exists and any student caught using
alcohol will be summarily dealt with. 7. Societies
and Social Clubs There
are different types of societies which you are encouraged to join in Yaba
College of Technology. Some of these
societies include: Departmental
Associations, State Associations and Socio Cultural Associations. Please ensure that the society you join is
registered with the student affairs unit. Yaba
College of Technology encourages freedom of worship and association in
religious activities. Christians and
Muslim live together in harmony. There
is a Christian place for worship and a mosque for Muslim worship. To foster harmonious co-existence, students
are advised to strictly adhere to the rules and regulations pertaining to the
use of the college premises for religious worship. 9. Sports
and Leisure The
college has made great strides in the area of sports and can confidently pride
itself as an Institution with one of the best sporting facilities in the
country. I urge you to make the best use
of these facilities. Eminent sportsmen and sportswomen have been produced by
the college. The
college has also won not less than 5 out of the 14 past editions of the
Nigerian Polytechnic Games. 10. Internal
Quality Assurance There
is aninternal quality assurance unit in the college which aims at bringing the
concept of quality control and assurance in academic service delivery to the
consciousness of both staff and students.
The unit ensures that every aspect of academic activity is measured to standards
comparable to the best in the world. 11. Applied
Research and Technology Innovation (ARTI) The
Applied Research and Technology Innovation Unit (ARTI) is a unit in the College
established to promote research and linkages with relevant private sector organizations, particularly
macro, small and medium enterprises for the exploitation and use of research
for development. The
unit also assists to promote linkages between our students and students of
other institutions especially in the areas of research. 12. Academic
Planning Unit The
Academic Planning Unit is pivotal to the development of academic programmes in
Yaba College of Technology. The Unit was
set up in line with management decision to reposition academic activities in
the college. 13. Epe
Campus Yaba
College of Technology has a second campus at Epe. The Department of Agricultural Technology
which is admitting its third batch of students is presently operating from Epe
campus. The Michael Otedola Information
and Communication Centreisalso located at the Epe campus. Others such as Marine
Engineering will soon start operating from Epe Campus. CONCLUSION I
congratulate the new students on their admission into the Yabatech family, and
I appeal to you to remain focused and make a success of your stay in the
college. I see all of you as my children
and future leaders. I hope you will make
good progress in your studies by being focused, prayerful and hardworking and
in two years’ time, at your graduation ceremony, we will be able to remember
today’s occasion with nostalgia. To the
returning students, I welcome you back to the college. I hope we shall continue to work together in
harmony as we did in the last session so that this session can also be a
hitch-free session. I also congratulate the
parents and guardians of the matriculating students. I pray that these students would remain
sources of joy and pride to you always and I pray that by God’s grace they will
all excel and not be distracted. Thank
you all and God bless. DR. M.K. LADIPO |
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RECTOR’S
ADDRESS AT THE
COMMISSIONING CEREMONY OF THE
PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FUND (PTDF) INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY (ICT) CENTRE ON
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2013 Protocols On
behalf of the management, staff and students, I welcome you (Ag. Executive Secretary
Mr. Jolomi Areyenenka) to this auspicious occasion of the commissioning of PTDF
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre here in Yaba College of
Technology, the cradle of higher learning in Nigeria. The
journey to this commissioning began in July 2009 when the Petroleum Technology
Development Fund (PTDF) selected Yaba College of Technology as one of the
beneficiaries of the second phase PTDF ICT intervention project for institutions. The
college reacted positively to the magnanimous offer by providing a parcel of
land for the development of the project.
The project which effectively commenced on February 8, 2010 was awarded
to Messrs Hasting Global Service with an agreed completion period of 6
months. The
PTDF/ICT Centre is a 100 seater building equipped with Computer Work Stations,
a Server Room, Independent Power Supply (50KVA Generator), VSAT and Air Conditioning
facilities. The
college is indeed delighted to be a beneficiary. It is my sincere hope therefore that the
commissioning of this project will herald the beginning of further
collaboration between Yaba College of Technology and Petroleum Technology
Development Fund. Today,
the centre has become a hub for students’ registration and the teaching of
computer courses for staff and students.
I assure you that the college will continue to make good use of
facilities at the centre to add value to
the community. Finally,
I once again thank the Petroleum Technology Development Fund for the support demonstrated
by this noble gesture. Thank
you. DR.
M. K. LADIPO RECTOR |
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FAMILY MEETING NOW HOLDS ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2013
The Rector will now hold college family meeting on Tuesday, 22nd January, 2013 with the members of staff as detailed below:
Tuesday, 22nd January, 2013 Venue: YusuffGrillo Auditorium Time: 11:00am
SENIOR NON ACADEMIC STAFF Tuesday, 22nd January, 2013 Venue: YusuffGrillo Auditorium Time: 12:00 Noon
JUNIOR STAFF Tuesday, 22nd January, 2013 Venue: YusuffGrillo Auditorium Time: 1:00pm |
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MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR
On behalf of the Rector, the Academic Board and all Staff, I welcome you to Yaba College of Technology the Premier Tertiary Institution and the first and still the best Polytechnic in Nigeria.
I congratulate all fresh students for the opportunity granted you to be part of this great institution through the provisional Admission.
It is our sincere prayer that you will make good use of this opportunity during your tenure of studentship in the College.
Please be informed as follows: 1) The College resumes for the 2012/2013 session December 10, 2012 with the commencement of registration by all categories of students.
2) Please note that registration by proxy is not allowed, you are therefore advised to ensure that you register personally and endorse all relevant documents required.
3) Students are advised to adhere strictly to the schedule and published procedure for registration as no waivers will be considered.
4) Returning students are advised to register first for carry-over courses (where applicable) before registering for the new course available in the semester.
5) Registration for all categories of students will close on December 28, 2012. Students who fail to comply will be penalized for late registration.
6) All students are advised to approach the following officers when in doubt of any of the steps required for registration. (i) Programme Class Adviser (ii) Head of Department (iii) School Officer (iv) Deputy Registrar (Admissions) (v) Registrar
Once again congratulations and best wishes Biekoroma C. Amapakabo
Signed |
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 YABATECH APPOINTS NEW DEANS OF SCHOOL The Rector Yabatech has approved the appointment of new Deans of school. Their appointment shall take effect from January 2, 2013. The names of the appointees are: Name: School 1. Mr. Adigun, J.O Technology 2 Mr John A. Nwafa Management and Business Studies 3. Mrs. Akanbi, H.A Technical Studies 4. Mr. Ajimo, F.B.O Art Design & Printing 5. Engr. Adedeji, W.O Engineering 6. Bldr. Balogun, M.O Environmental 7. Mrs. Akpenyi, M.E Liberal Studies 8. Mr. Abe, J.B Science |
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 Yaba college of Technology signed a memorandum of understanding with Songhai Centre, Port-Novo Republic of Benin The Collaboration as specified by both institutions are in the following areas: · Joint Research and Development (R&D) projects in renewable Energy especially in Bio-fuel and Bio-enterprise · Development of Human Resource Infrastructure · Staff Industrial Attachment · Sabbatical · Bio-informatics · Common Facility Usage and Technical Support · Commercialization of R&D results · Technology Transfer & Entrepreneurial Development |
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SCHOOL OF
ENVIRONMETAL STUDENTS GET AWARD The Managing
Director, Win Development Limited, Mr Idowu Raheem has promised to give an
award to best students in each department from the School of Environmental
Studies with effect from the 2011/2012 academic session. This was made known
at the commissioning of Architectural studio and the School library. Raheem, who sponsored
the library said the five years renewable award is to create healthy rivalry
among students and to reward hard work. The Yaba College of
Technology alumnus said a library makes an institution as well as her students
relevant and recent in a changing world. He noted the dwindling proficiency of
graduates which he adduced to outdated curriculum, lecturers’ goals diversion
and most importantly are students’ distraction and insincere government
funding. The Rector, Dr.
Margaret Ladipo who was overwhelmed that an alumnus of the College had attained
a peak in the building industry said the provision of a School library stocked
with current books will aids acquisition of relevant skill in a technology
environment which will go a long way to boost reading culture amongst students.
She equally appreciated Nigerite Limited for building an airconditioned studio. The Dean, School of
Environmental Studies, Mr Inyang-Udo said the branded studio meets the
universal accepted standard; therefore, he implored staff and students of the
departments to ensure its maintenance. He hinted that the School of
Environmental Studies Professional Advisory Board (SESPAB) also donated volumes
of books to the School library. Ladipo commended the proactiveness of the Dean and Head, Department of Architecture, Arch. Adenekan to reach out to the industry for the need of the School and charged other members of staff to love the system and “see your position as a challenge to greater height.” |
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 UCLAN STAFF LECTURES YABATECH STUDENTS The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) has fulfil one of its memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed with Yaba College of Technology through a student/lecturer Exchange visit recently. The Lecturer, Ann Vanner came with three students, lee Sansfield, Chris Dalton and Johnny Young from the Departments of Quantity Survey, Architectural Design and Building Technology respectively. The Dean, School of Environmental Studies, Mr. Inyang-Udoh Uduak said the purpose of the MOU is to create career progression for graduates of the school to do a year top-up degree programmes. Others are to establish staff/student exchange programme through lectures and exchange of research ideas. Inyang-Udoh said this is the first lecture that would be delivered by UCLAN staff however; the MOU had afforded members of staff to develop themselves through P.hD programme which about five staffs are currently running in the institution. Vanner lectures on ‘The Role of Architectural Technologist’ and ’15 Universal Design Principles’ pooled students from the five departments in the School of Environmental Studies. |
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 Screening of HND Full-Time Applicant
Please check the date for your School/Department screening exercise.
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Yabatech, Rector Bag Kwame Nkrumah 2012 Leadership Award Yaba College of Technology and Rector of the institution, Dr. Kudirat Ladipo have bagged the 2012 Kwame Nkrumah Leadership Award. The College was given the award on the platform of being an outstanding institution in Africa while the Rector was recognised and inducted into the hall of fame of distinguished leaders in Africa by the All Africa Students’ Union (AASU) with her base in Ghana. The Secretary-General of AASU, Comrade Kounedji Hermann from Gambia, in his address said that the College and the Rector were awarded the 2012 Kwame Nkrumah Awards after holistically taken cognisance of their past and present achievements as a strong advocate of youth empowerment, grassroot development, educational development and egalitarianism which they have commitment over the years. The awards, he stated further, denoted creativity, enterprise and exceptionality that made it a monumental honour of dignity and outstanding commitments, dedication and inspirational leadership demonstrated by the Rector and Yaba College of Technology in the training of young men and women as future leaders. The Kwame Nkrumah Leadership Award series, he said, was initiated by AASU in 12 years ago and had featured prominent leaders of thought as recipients across the African Continent over the years who have distinguished themselves in their various fields of endeavours as individuals, institutions and corporate concerns of African origin. Kounedji declared that AASU is the Continental Representative organisation of democratic students’ Union founded in 1972 at University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, with 54 unions from Francophone and Anglophone African countries. He said that AASU is affiliated to the international Union of Students (IUS), has a consultative status of UNESCO, ECOSOC, UNICEF, ECOWAS and accredited with UNCD and enjoying a cordial working relationship with the UN system. The Rector, Yaba College of Technology, Dr. Margaret Ladipo, in her response after receiving the award said that for a credible assessment of chief executives in institutions of learning performances, ‘all you need to do is to listen to the students. If you are getting it right they will tell you and if you are getting it wrong they will tell you.’ Students, Dr Ladipo said, are indeed the strong parameter in performance assessment for any institutional growth and development. According to her, ‘it is gratifying to note that African students can converge and institute a formidable body such as AASU for the common good of African Continent and ultimate emancipation of the black race .This is a confirmation of the fact that we have what it takes to make the African continent distinct.’ Dr. Ladipo said that the Award is a reward for hardwork and an award that the College cherish dearly but came with a challenge that ‘we have to work even harder to continue to justify the confidence repose in us’. Signed P.R.O |
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 EXTENSION OF SALE OF COURSE FORM Sale of change of course form which was declared closed on Tuesday, October 8, 2012 has been extended to Wednesday, October 17, 2012. The minimum score for change of course has been reviewed to 45. Any interested applicant who falls within the category may now apply for the change of course to department that have declared vacancies. |
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SALE OF CHANGE OF COURSE FORM FOR 2012/2013 ADMISSION
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for change of course into underlisted programmes:
Eligibility Candidates who made Yaba College of Technology their first choice most and more preferred institution with a minimum of score of 160 in UTME and participated in the post UTME screening Test are eligible to apply. Interested candidates are to ensure that they have the requisite requirements for the programme they are changing to as specified in relevant pages of the 2012 JAMB Brochure. Candidates who do not meet the requirements for the new programme will not be considered for admission
Method Interested candidates should pay the sum of Two Thousand, Five Hundred naira (N2,500.00) into Desmonarchy Micro Finance Bank and follow the procedure below: 1. Log on www.yabatech.edu.ng. 2. Click on change of course 3. Complete form and obtain a print out
Available Programmes The programmes available are: 1. Agricultural Science 2. Leisure and Tourism 3. Printing Technology 4. Textile Technology 5. Surveying and Geo-informatics 6. Metallurgical Engineering 7. Statistics
Duration The change of course forms will be on sale from Wednesday, September 26th, to Tuesday, October 9th, 2012
Candidates should check and ensure that they are qualified for the programmes they intended to apply for. Application for Change of Course does not guarantee admission.
For further enquiries, please visit the Admissions Department of Registry in Room AA 24 Old Administration Block.
Signed
DR. S.O. MOMODU Deputy Registrar (Admissions & Records) For: Registrar. |
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 CED, pre-requisite for accreditation The establishment of a Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED) will be a pre-requisite for accreditation of programmes in polytechnics and similar tertiary institutions in Nigeria with effect from 2012 accreditation. The Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education, (NBTE) Dr. M.A Kazaure announced at the just concluded two-day workshop held at Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH). The Executive Secretary represented by NBTE Director of Programmes, Mr. Joseph Aboi in a paper titled “Vibrant Entrepreneurship Development Centre: A Mandatory Requirement for Accreditation of National Diploma and Higher National Diploma Programmes in Polytechnics and Similar Institutions” said the requirement was a sine que non for accreditation. Kazaure noted the criticism against the quality of the nation’s graduates of technical and technological institutions at the Education Summit held in 2012 and other fora centered on the relevance and quality of expertise gained during tutelage. According to him, the skills acquired by some graduates were inadequate for the jobs they were trained for. The Board found that tools and equipment used in practicals were either not functioning or obsolete and where practicals are in place, workdone are not in line with current industry needs. In addition, students’ attitudes to practicals are not favourable to industry demands because of the wrong value system which places academic qualification above skill acquisition, which unwittingly result in unemployment. The Board also discovered that institutions present falsified or doctored reports during accreditation of their programmes. The Executive Secretary noted that polytechnic graduates will be relevant in the scheme of science, technology and management if they embraced skill acquisition. The objectives of CED according to the Executive Secretary are to provide institutions with more and relevant facilities for exploratory and life practical to staff and students. Also to afford them the opportunity to observe and learn skills that could guarantee final employment after graduation, and for CED to become an internal industrial setting for teaching and learning how the world of work functions outside the school system. YABATECH Rector, Dr. Margaret Ladipo in her welcome address said entrepreneurial skill acquisition should not be limited to students, as lecturers could also earn revenue if the course is properly handled. According to her, “The fear of retirement will no longer be there if you are awake to your responsibility.” At the end of the workshop, NBTE advocated a better tomorrow by introducing appropriate and corrective measures as follow; . the production of new entrepreneurship curricula that would harmonize its content. . furthering entrepreneurship education into practical activities. . making entrepreneurship education a compulsory programme in the polytechnic and monotechnic system. . introducing the establishment of Entrepreneurship Development Centres in polytechnics and similar tertiary institutions. . making evidence of entrepreneurship activities as a pre-requisite for accreditation of programmes with effect from the 2012 accreditation exercise. . ensure that assessment forms reflect the mandatory introduction of vibrant centre for entrepreneurial development. . introduce more practical contacts with the students to reflect the present realities in Nigeria’s economic development plan. . encourage positive attitudinal behavior of trained technologies as espoused by SERVICOM. . the IQA mechanism in the polytechnics should be upgraded and made functional. . open up the process of curriculum review to involve the industries and other relevant professional concerns to participate in curriculum development and review. Such a symbiotic relationship will afford industries the opportunity to understand and appreciate the problems facing these institutions with a view to rendering possible assistance when and wherever appropriate and/or possible. . strict compliance with NBTE’s directives that all polytechnics in Nigeria should adhere strictly to the 70/30 percent ratio in favour of Science, Engineering and Environmental based courses, else such an institution would be classified as a Business Centre. . institutions are also mandated to have a minimum of 10% of GNS courses in their various programmes. . management and staff should exhibit teamwork and team spirit in the realization of set goals. . the domestication of entrepreneurial skills should be the concern of all departments in these institutions. . the Academic Planning units should be populated by professional planners to ensure strict strategic planning and implementation. . Federal Government should provide funding for establishing and running of Entrepreneurship education programmes and Centres in institutions, and encourage the regulatory bodies such as NAFDAC to support student entrepreneurs in obtaining certification which would enable them patent and commercialize their products and sell to their immediate community. . institutions should also come up with proposals/projects that will attract grants and funding from funding agencies. . Chief Executives of institutions should be sensitized on the need to support Entrepreneurship Centres in their various institutions, and ensure that funds are accessible. In addition, they should encourage students patent and commercialise their products as a motivational strategy. Publicize students’ innovation through media reporting, student project competition, seminars, workshops and community outreach. |
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This is to inform all candidates admitted on the first list for the 2012/2013 academic session that the screening exercise will commence on Monday, September 24th 2012 to Friday, October 12, 2012.
The Screening will take place between 10.00am and 3.30pm daily.
All newly admitted candidates are to follow the procedure stated below:
Please note that Course Registration will be done at the commencement of the academic session. Candidates are advised to present themselves for screening as screening by proxy is not allowed. Candidates who fail to attend the screening as scheduled will be deemed to have rejected the offer of Admission.
Signed Deputy Registrar (Admissions & Records)
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FG APPOINTS NEW DEPUTY RECTORS FOR YABATECH
The federal government through the Minister of Education, Prof. Ruqayyat Ahmed Rufai has approved the appointment of two new deputy rectors for Yaba College of Technology.
They are Dr Morouf Adebakin as Deputy Rector, Administration and Mr. Innocent Akhuemonkhan as Deputy Rector, Academic.
Dr. Moruf Adebakin until his appointment was the Director, Yabatech Consult, the Business/Consultancy arm of the College, a position he attained in 2010, having served as the Coordinator of programmes in the unit from 2005.
He joined the service of Yaba College of Technology as Lecturer III in 1993 and rose through the ranks to become a Chief Lecturer in January 2011.
He graduated from the University of Ibadan in 1988 with a BSc in Psychology and later the University of Lagos with MSc Psychology and PhD Organisational Behaviour in 1990 and 2011 respectively.
Dr. Adebakin is an erudite scholar with an astute business sense who seamlessly combines his academic work with the management of the business arm of the college. He has over 25 publications to his name and edited the first and second editions of Yaba Journal of Management Studies.
He was the first Information Technology Officer to be appointed for the School of Management and Business Studies and he has also served on numerous College Committees.
Having once worked in the College in 1983 as a Clerical Officer before academically improving himself and coming back as Lecturer III in 1993, Dr. Adebakin represents a symbol of the dream of the up and coming generation, that with hard work, focus and determination, one can rise to the peak of one’s career.
Dr. Adebakin is poised to introduce a breath of fresh air into the College Administration and deploy his dexterity in organizational management as well as his academic and business management skills to complement the efforts of the present administration, as the College faces the challenges of an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving global operating environment In the same vein, the new Deputy Rector, Academic, Mr. Innocent Akhuemonkhan until his appointment was a Chief Lecturer and Pioneer Director, Academic Planning Unit of the College. He joined the service of Yaba College of Technology as a Lecturer II in 1981, and rose to the position of Chief Lecturer in the Department of Food Technology in January 1999. He was Head of Department of Food Technology from 1991 to 1997.
He obtained his B.Sc. Honours Upper Division, in Biochemistry (1976) and M.Sc. Food Technology (1981), at the University of Ibadan. He is an active member of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology where he had served as Chapter Chairman and National Vice President, and was elected a Fellow of the Institute in 1999.
He was also Pioneer Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship Development in the College, from 2003 -2009.
He has participated in several international and local training programmes, and served on numerous College/School committees, many, in the position of Chairman. He has also served as Chairman or member of National Board of Technical Education (NBTE) Accreditation Panels, Critique Workshops and Fact Finding Committees on Visitation and many other national assignments. He has been external examiner to the Dept. of Food Technology to some Polytechnics in the South West of Nigeria. During his sabbatical leave in Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu, he established and headed, the Institution’s Entrepreneurship Study Centre. Mr Akhuemonkhan is a resourceful and vastly experienced staff which was demonstrated further during his appointment as Director of Academic Planning in 2011 having made positive impact in the academic space of the College during the present administration within such a short time.
His appointment is of high point at a time the College is moving from a phase of academic consolidation to a period of rapid academic development and transformation to which his knowledge and vast experience will be invaluable in achieving this purpose.
Signed PRO |
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 SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES INVITES THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO HER 2012 ANNUAL LECTURE AND AWARD The Dean, staff and students of School of Environmental Studies, Yaba College of Technology wish to invite the general public to her Annual lecture and award
THEME: THE ROLE OF GOOD GOVERNANCE IN ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT VENUE: COLLEGE HALL DATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 TIME: 11:00 A.M The presence of your eminent personality will be a booster to the occasion. We eagerly look forward to receive you at the Lecture/Award venue. |
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LADIPO CALLS FOR MUTUAL RELATIONSHIP IN INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT Polytechnics and Colleges of Technology Registrars have been called upon to be more innovative and engender a mutual working relationship with their chief executives. This call was made by the Rector, Yaba College of Technology Dr. (Mrs.) Margaret kudirat Ladipo at the 58th Regular meeting of the Conference of Registrars of Polytechnics and Colleges of Technology in Nigeria (COREG) held at Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos. In her keynote address, she charged Polytechnic Registrars to be innovative especially when it comes to entrenching global best practices for the good of polytechnic system. “Therefore I urge you as adviser to the chief executives of your institution to continue to be more innovative especially when it comes to entrenching global best practices for the good of the polytechnic system; Your chief executives needs your support to help them achieve their mandate, they need loyalty and most time they need to count on you” She stated. She implored the registrars to also have harmonious relationship with the academic staff in order to achieve the vision of Polytechnic education adding that, without a smooth and efficient registry there is no way the polytechnic system can achieve much. Having realized the importance of registry in the education management, Ladipo said the college will continue to empower the registry unit through the provision of necessary infrastructural facilities, manpower development and computerization of records. The Chairman COREG, Malam Labaran Ibrahim in his address, said that COREG is not a labour organization or a trade union in the polytechnic system; rather it is an association of Registrars formed in 1978 to serve as the platform for them to interact among themselves. He also stated that COREG was formed in order to promote and facilitate cooperation among members and their Rectors in particular. According to him “COREG recognize itself as one of the stakeholders in the tertiary education sector in the country and therefore strive to contribute its own quota towards the steady growth and development of the sector.” He said further that COREG’S meeting is being rotated among members institution to pave way for the opportunity to experience the cultural heritage of the state in which the meeting is being held The host Registrar, Biekoroma C. Amapakabo, in her welcome address said Yaba College of Technology as the first and foremost tertiary institution has proved her worth by making “Excellence” her watchword. She enjoined her fellow registrars to always seek for exposure on issues of institutional administration outside their routine use of extant regulation stating that the quality of a Registrar has very serious implication on how the polytechnic fairs. Amapkabo charged them to be well equipped for the discharge of their duty adding that “Capacity development is the key to successful registrarship”. Arising from the meeting, COREG unanimously resolved as followings: Condemns in its entirety the prevailing insecurity of lives and property of innocent citizens in some parts of the country. COREG notes the various efforts of government on the issue and urges it to take more steps to bring the situation under control. Condoles with the families of those who lost their loved ones in the ill-fated DANA plane crash and calls on the government to ensure thorough investigation of the incident, while all airline operators should be made to comply with international Aviation Safety Rules and Regulations. Commends the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for the tremendous successes recorded in the conduct of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) since its introduction and urges the Board to embark on aggressive enlightenment of candidates on the choice of institutions and the intending JAMB e-examination. Appreciates the proactive role of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) in the development of infrastructure and human capital in the nation’s tertiary institutions and reiterates its call on TETFUND to extend its long term sponsorship of academic training to Non-Teaching Staff of Tertiary Institutions. Commends the Petroleum Trust Development Fund (PTDF) for the giant strides made in capacity building in science and technology in the tertiary institutions and calls on the agency to sustain and consolidate the achievements for the benefit of all Nigerians. Urges National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to expedite action on the review of the staff manual of the Federal Polytechnics. Examines the enormous responsibilities of the Registrar, Bursar, and Polytechnic Liberian as Principal Officers in the tertiary institutions and considers their current remuneration inadequate and urges government to address the situation by placing them on enhanced consolidated salary scale. Observes the agony pensioners are subjected to, in the country and commends government for instituting a probe panel into the management of pension funds. It therefore urges government to ensure that those involved in the scam are appropriately sanctioned. |
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YABATECH OUTSHINES LAGOS SCHOOLS….. WINS GOVT ENVIRONMENT AWARD Apparently living to its slogan, “Yaba the great, the first is still the best”, Yaba College of Technology in the course of preserving the nature within its academic environment has won the Lagos State 2012 Tree Planting Award for the second time thereby outshining all institutions in the state. The award was presented to the College at the fourth anniversary of tree and planting exercise tagged “Operation Green Lagos” by the Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, for being one of the tertiary institutions with the best nurtured trees supporting the Lagos State government in actualizing the objectives of its operation Green Lagos. The Rector, Margaret Kudirat Ladipo in her address, said Yabatech share the passion of the Lagos State Government on tree planting project, as they acknowledge the benefits inherent in tree planting which includes provision of shades, air environment, desert encroachment and erosion as well as reduction of noise and light glares amongst others. According to her, “we maintained this passion all the year round in Yaba College of Technology as we continue to nurture the trees planted, everyday of the year. So to us, July 14 represents the commencement of another cycle in the everyday process of preserving our environment.” She lamented the level of assault on Nigerian environment through indiscriminate ways trees are being pulled down without replacement which exposes the environments to inherent dangers. She urged Nigerians to keep the lands very green and safe by planting trees for the sustenance of a green environment that portrays a sense of orderliness and serenity which could be likened to the provision of essential urban infrastructure; she averred. In his keynote address, the Executive Gov. of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola said it is not enough to plant trees but importantly preserve the existing ones from those who wish to cut them for any reason. He said “as much as development is desirable, expansion is inevitable, the development we crave for, is not a sufficient reason for us to jeopardize our present and the expectation of posterity. A meaningful development must have the green content for sustainability”. The Honourable Commissioner for the Environment, Mr. Tunji Bello, who was represented by the Assistance Chief Scientific Officer, Mr. Olasunkanmi Sojimu said trees create vital habitat and promote biodiversity in that abundant forest do not just enhance lives but they save lives. He Commended Yaba College of Technology on its belief in this laudable project of Lagos State. Dr. Ladipo commended the entire College Community giving kudos to the Environmental Management and Beautification Committee of the College for a job well done. |
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INVITATION TO ATTEND THE ARTI LECTURE SERIES VI
The general public is invited to the Center for Applied Research and Technology Innovation (ARTI) Lecture Series VI. The lecture is titled “Evaluation of the Effectiveness of (Our) Local/Artisan Production Technology in a Globalized World Economy “
The lecture is scheduled to hold as follows: Date: Tuesday 14th August, 2012 Time: 9.00am – 12noon Venue: Yusuf Grillo Auditorium
The objectives of the Lecture include exposing the participants to;
Guest Lecturer: Engr. Umar Bindir, PhD DG/CEO National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), Abuja
Please note that Tuesday 14th August, 2012 is a lecture free day and attendance is mandatory for all academic staff and HND II students in your department.
Kindly extend the information to all parties concerned accordingly. |
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 Post UTME screening result has been released. Purchase a PIN for N500 from the bursary unit and visit the College website at www.yabatech.edu.ng to check your result. |
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Invitation to WITED National Conference 0n Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012 This is to invite all the female staff of Yaba College of Technology to the National Women in Technical Education (WITED) Conference holding in Yabatech on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at the Yusuf Grillo Auditorium at 10.00 a.m prompt. The rector implores all females’ staff of the College to be in attendance and promptly. Thanks Signed by, Adekunle Adams Head, Public Relation Unit |
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Qualified applicants are hereby invited to apply for admission into Professional Diploma, B.Sc (Ed.) Degree in Technical Education (in affiliation with University of Nigeria, Nsukka Direct Entry only), Higher National Diploma (Full and Part Time), National Diploma (Part Time) and Certificate programmes for the 2012/2013 academic session. Only candidates with good character and possess a burning desire for high quality knowledge and practical skill – based education with entrepreneurial disposition, are encouraged to apply.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The General entry requirements for all Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes are as follows: 1. SSCE/NABTEB entry requirements for the corresponding National Diploma programmes as published in the 2012/2013 JAMB brochure. 2. Relevant National Diploma at not below LOWER CREDIT classification. 3. At least one year Post-National Diploma relevant work experience. Candidates are to satisfy the entry requirement.
B.SC. DEGREE IN TECHNICAL EDUATION B.Sc Degree in Technical Education is being run by the College in affiliation with University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Direct entry only) Available options are: 1. Business Education 2. Computer Education 3. Home Economics Education 4. Mathematical Education 5. Integrated Science Education 6. Physics Education 7. Biology Education 8. Art Education 9. Chemistry Education
METHOD OF APPLICATION Applicants should visit the college website (www.yabatech.edu.ng) and print out a payment advice/bank details, pay a sum of Ten Thousand Naira only (N10,000.00) using ATM Card at any branch of Zenith, Stanbic-IBTC, Wema and Fidelity Banks and revisit the College website to complete the On-Line application form. Any candidate without ATM Card should obtain a debit card from the bank.
Candidates applying for Full Time and Part Time, Professional Diploma, HND, B.Sc. (Ed.) programmes must ensure that their transcripts of the ND/HND programme reach the office of the Registrar, Yaba College of Technology, within six weeks from the date of this publication.
For details on available programmes of study and entry requirements, visit yabatech website at www.yabatech.edu.ng . For further enquires, applicants should contact the: Admission Office, (Room AA 24 Old Administrative Building) or call 01-8788847. The deadline for submission of application is 6 weeks from the date of publication. Any application received after that deadline will not be considered. |
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Following the release of the UTME results by the Joint Admissions & Matriculation Board (JAMB) for the 2012/2013 admissions, interested candidates who scored 160 and above and have chosen Yaba College of Technology as First Choice, Most Preferred and More Preferred institution are hereby requested to visit any branch of the underlisted banks to pay the sum of One Thousand Naira (1,000.00) only; Fidelity Bank. Stanbic IBTC Bank Wema Bank Zenith Bank PLC Candidates should access the College website at http://www.yabatech.edu.ng to print Examination Schedule after payment. Any candidate who fails to access the portal after payment will not be scheduled for the screening exercise. Access to the College Portal for registration will close 12.00 Midnight on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. The 2012 Post UTME Screening Exercise will take place from Monday, 9th - 10th July, 2012. Candidates are advised to supply correct data on the Portal as they will be responsible for any personal errors made during registration. Details of the Post UTME Screening are available on the portal. Signed BIEKOROMA C. AMAPAKABO REGISTRAR |
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 TO REGISTER FOR THIS CONFERENCE CLICK THIS LINK YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, YABA LAGOS In Collaboration With SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION POST-BASIC (STEP-B) Announces YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE AND RESEARCH FAIR Holding JULY 23-26, 2012 Theme: “FAST-TRACKING THE ATTAINMENT OF VISION 20-2020 THROUGH TECHNO-ENTREPRENEURSHIP”
Sub-Themes: i. Science , Technology and Engineering in attainment of MDGs ii. Technical ,Vocational and Entrepreneurial Education for Human Capital Development iii. Achieving the Goals of Vision 20-2020 : Issues , Challenges and Opportunities iv. The importance of Art and Design in Achieving MDGs v. Management Practices in Achieving MDGs vi. Hospitality , Tourism and Transportation Revolution vii. Environmental Issues, Energy and Wealth Creation viii. Agriculture, Food security and Vision 20-2020 ix. Information Communication Technology and Vision 20-2020 x. Communication in Achieving MDGs xi. Security Challenges and National Development xii. Research for Development
CALL FOR ENTRIES
1.O PURPOSE To provide a forum for Researchers to disseminate research findings and innovative products 2.0 OBJECTIVES (a) To disseminate research results and products from researchers. (b) To provide opportunities for networking and collaborations among institutions, researchers, industries, entrepreneurs and donor agencies (c) To provide a platform for industries to select research outputs for further development and commercialization (d) To promote cross fertilization of new ideas and knowledge transfer among academia, research institutes, government agencies and would-be entrepreneurs 3.O BENEFITS The Conference and Research Fair will: (a) Promote dissemination of research results and products (b) Promote necessary opportunity for networking and collaboration (c) Facilitate avenue for selection of research outputs (d) Promote the establishment of new Science and Technological based industries.
4.0 VENUE: YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, YABA- LAGOS
5.0 REGISTRATION Participation is open to Yaba College of Technology Staff and Students, Polytechnics, Universities, Colleges of Education, Research Institutes, Industries and Government Agencies. Registration fee is N10, 000.00 for individuals and N30, 000.00 for corporate bodies. Payment could be made at the conference or to account no----------------------- Registration form could be obtained from Yabatech website:. http//www.yabatech.edu.ng E-mail: yctconfair@yabatech.edu.ng Abstract of not more than 250 words should be forwarded electronically to the e-mail address by June 15, 2012. 6.0 PRESENTATION Presentation at the Conference and Fair will include Lectures, Discussions, Poster Displays and Exhibitions.
ORGANISING COMMITTEE Office of the Chairman Dr. A.A. Abiodun 07029121664, 018788834
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Shofoluwe was a Statesman – Rector Yabatech The Rector, Yaba College of Technology, Dr. (Mrs) Kudirat Ladipo has described the late Professor Adetokunbo Shofoluwe, Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos as an administrator with sterling qualities. The Rector, while commiserating with the family and the institution’s community during her visit, stated that Prof Shofoluwe led Unilag like a statesman, relating with the community with a rare and natural spirit of comradeship, humility and friendship. She further said, he lived a fulfilled life, crowned with many achievements and as Vice Chancellor of UNILAG. His name will be written in gold in the annals of the University She prayed that the Almighty God will spread His wings of love over the family and the school’s community at this dark hour and beyond.
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The Global Women Inventors’ Network founded by Mrs. Babalola Olabisi in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs (MOWAC) Ghana showcased ‘The innovative Women in Business and the workplace Conference and Awards Ceremony in Accra Ghana on the 24th to 25th of April, 2012. The event was focused at encouraging Africans to embrace innovation as a key economic drive and to encourage new ideas to be turned into commercial success which will ultimately be of benefit to Africa and the International community. The College being a collaborator of the network and after the successful display of the College’s designs at Iceland in September, 2011 by four students of Industrial Design Department, School of Art, Design and Printing Technology, the College was invited to be a part of the event. The four students (Maxwell Ozolua, Blessing Ogbuefi, Victor Bassey and James Olowoyo) under the supervision of Mrs. Anene Ibisi showcased a successful Eco-Friendly Fashion Catwalk show alongside World renowned fashion designer Adebayo Jones. Once again, the College has displayed its innovative ambitions and has excelled at showing great talent within and outside the country. Visit the College gallery for more pictures |
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 2005-2011 VISITATION PANEL TO YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, YABA:
CALL FOR MEMORANDA
As a follow-up to the Presidential directive, the Honourable Minister of Education, Professor (Mrs.) Ruqayyatu Ahmed Rufa’i OON constituted Visitation Panels to all the Federal Polytechnics and Colleges of Education including the Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos.
2. Sequel to the above, and the commencement of work by the panel, I write to request for written memoranda from Members of this College Community especially the Principal Officers, Deans, heads of Department and Units, Committees, Unions, Associations etc. Your memoranda should cover the period of 2005– 2011.
3. TERMS OF REFERENCE i. Determine the relationship between the Institution and various statutory bodies it interacts with according to its law for purposes of supervision, planning, finance, discipline, guidance etc; ii. Look into the leadership quality of the Institution in terms of the roles of Governing Council, the Head of Institution and other Principal officers; iii. Look into the Financial Management of the Institution over the recommended period and determine whether it was in compliance with appropriate regulations; iv. Investigate the application of funds, particularly the special grants and loans meant for specific projects in order to determine the status of such projects and their relevance for further funding; v. Examine the Law establishing the Institution and see in what ways the law has been observed in all ramification particularly with regards to discipline by the Polytechnic/College authorities, staff and students and also suggest any necessary modification to the law in order to enable the institution achieve its objectives better; vi. Study the general atmosphere of the institution over the period in question. In particular, comment on the general conduct and comportment of all the personnel of the institution, especially the students, staff and managers, and advise as to whether the correct training is being given or otherwise may be made. This should include the relationship between the institution and the host community over the period in question; vii. Examine all the academic programmes, policies and practices as well as the total academic and physical development, performance and direction of the Institution and advise as to whether the desired targets have been met and how modifications may be made to achieve maximum academic productivity, excellence and service to the nation; viii. Study in detail the Management structure and performance of the Institution including fiscal and administrative personnel and welfare policies, and advise on ways to cut cost, reduce waste and continue to develop, if necessary by adaptation, rather than expansion in the face of attenuated resources; and ix. Advise on any and all other aspects of the Institution that you consider should be of interest to both the Visitor and the public, and to the attainment of the objectives for which the Institution was set up.
4. The Memoranda should address any or all the items listed in the terms of reference. The Panel will very much appreciate if ten hard copies of your memoranda (and soft copy) typed and signed reach the Secretary of the Panel at the College Syndicate room not later than Thursday, April 19th, 2012. Soft copies of the memoranda can also be sent to vpyct2012@yahoo.com
5. All respondents are assured that every submission will be treated with absolute confidentiality.
6. Thanking you in advance, in anticipation of your kind cooperation.
G.O.ODEWALE Secretary Visitation Panel |
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The Federal Government inaugurated the visitation panels to Federal Polytechnics and Colleges of Education on Thursday, March 29, 2012.
The visitation is in compliance with the provisions of the Polytechnic Act, Decree 5, 1993 which says: “for the purpose of evaluating the academic and administrative performance of the Polytechnic; for such other purpose or in respect of any other affairs of the Polytechnic as the Visitor may deem fit.” Consequent upon the inauguration, the visitation by the Panel to look into the activities of the College from 2004 to date will commence on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 for a period of one month. |
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The formal commissioning of its First Flavour Application Laboratory in West Africa in partnership with Yaba College of Technology
Thursday March 29th, 2012 School of Science, Yaba College of Technology, Yaba
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 TO REGISTER FOR THIS CONFERENCE CLICK THIS LINK YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, YABA LAGOS In Collaboration With SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION POST-BASIC (STEP-B) Announces YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE AND RESEARCH FAIR Holding JULY 23-26, 2012 Theme: “FAST-TRACKING THE ATTAINMENT OF VISION 20-2020 THROUGH TECHNO-ENTREPRENEURSHIP”
Sub-Themes: i. Science , Technology and Engineering in attainment of MDGs ii. Technical ,Vocational and Entrepreneurial Education for Human Capital Development iii. Achieving the Goals of Vision 20-2020 : Issues , Challenges and Opportunities iv. The importance of Art and Design in Achieving MDGs v. Management Practices in Achieving MDGs vi. Hospitality , Tourism and Transportation Revolution vii. Environmental Issues, Energy and Wealth Creation viii. Agriculture, Food security and Vision 20-2020 ix. Information Communication Technology and Vision 20-2020 x. Communication in Achieving MDGs xi. Security Challenges and National Development xii. Research for Development
CALL FOR ENTRIES
1.O PURPOSE To provide a forum for Researchers to disseminate research findings and innovative products 2.0 OBJECTIVES (a) To disseminate research results and products from researchers. (b) To provide opportunities for networking and collaborations among institutions, researchers, industries, entrepreneurs and donor agencies (c) To provide a platform for industries to select research outputs for further development and commercialization (d) To promote cross fertilization of new ideas and knowledge transfer among academia, research institutes, government agencies and would-be entrepreneurs 3.O BENEFITS The Conference and Research Fair will: (a) Promote dissemination of research results and products (b) Promote necessary opportunity for networking and collaboration (c) Facilitate avenue for selection of research outputs (d) Promote the establishment of new Science and Technological based industries.
4.0 VENUE: YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, YABA- LAGOS
5.0 REGISTRATION Participation is open to Yaba College of Technology Staff and Students, Polytechnics, Universities, Colleges of Education, Research Institutes, Industries and Government Agencies. Registration fee is N10, 000.00 for individuals and N30, 000.00 for corporate bodies. Payment could be made at the conference or to account no----------------------- Registration form could be obtained from Yabatech website:. http//www.yabatech.edu.ng E-mail: yctconfair@yabatech.edu.ng Abstract of not more than 250 words should be forwarded electronically to the e-mail address by June 15, 2012. 6.0 PRESENTATION Presentation at the Conference and Fair will include Lectures, Discussions, Poster Displays and Exhibitions.
ORGANISING COMMITTEE Office of the Chairman Dr. A.A. Abiodun 07029121664, 018788834 TO REGISTER FOR THIS CONFERENCE CLICK THIS LINK |
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 YCT International Journal of Environmental Issues is calling for submission of research papers to be published in her 1st Volume, 2nd Edition of the journal from research professionals internationally in the following areas of research: Biological Science, Chemical Science, Physical Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Urban Regional Planning, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Agricultural Science, Environmental Management Toxicology, Environmental Education. More information bothering on submission deadline, format of research report and presentation and others are available in the section of this website. Please visit the website. E-mail: info@jenvscs.com
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Rector reiterates commitment to staff development at School of Technology 3rd Annual Lecture. The Rector Yaba College of Technology Dr. (Mrs.) Kudirat Ladipo has reiterated the management’s commitment to improving staff development. The rector made this disclosure at the School of Technology’s Third Annual Lecture series entitled ‘’The Impact of Technology on Economic Growth: Implementation of Academic Curricular’’. Dr. Ladipo revealed that “one of the ways by which the polytechnic can perform effectively and remain relevant in the global arena in contemporary times is by bravely exploring the frontiers of knowledge through the institution of lecture series, workshops, conferences and seminars in engaging areas of discourse such as today’s topic; and on a regular basis.” The rector posited that the promotion of flexible skills in teaching methodology would go a long way in expanding competency towards better positioning for productivity in a keenly competitive environment. According to her, ‘’In Yaba College of Technology we are very proactive in this area. Indeed in the past two years, not less than five hundred staff have benefitted from academic excursions such as this at different form and at no mean cost to the college. On her part the commissioner for Education Lagos state, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye who chaired the occasion said Lagos State Government under the administration of Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola has embarked on programmes that will enhance technology base in its educational system, intimating that centres have been created across the state in pursuance of achieving Millennium Development Goals in Education. She commends the organisers of the lecture series and appeal that the series be sustained. Delivering the lecture, the Dean of the college of Food Sciences, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Professor Olugbenga Ogunmoyela called on federal government to effect radical reforms in the nation’s education curricular to enhance the creative potentials of Nigeria and its people. The don believes that a collaborative effort in manpower planning with industry input into curricular reviews was capable of spearheading the production of graduates whose training and knowledge are relevant to the needs of the community. ‘’A new radical approach is required. Hence with the political will, commitment and genuine transformational spirit to pursue the right education curricula, policies, strategies and partnership, we can unleash the creative potentials of our people, ‘’he said. Emphasising the place of technological innovators on economic growth, Ogunmoyela said focus on research for development has shifted from classroom to the public arena where the needs of customers can be identified and produced for consumption. ‘’This means that technology has become a highly public enterprise and we now know better than to attempt to limit the frontiers of knowledge in a technologically driven generation, and in a world where traditional barriers of access to information have been broken’’, he submitted. Earlier in his welcome address, the Dean School of Technology, Yabatech, Mr. J. O. Adigun said that it is imperative to know that this year’s lecture title was carefully selected as an integration of the department strategic objective on Millennium Development Goals in education. |
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 Our goal is to strengthen Unity and tolerance – Ladipo Dr. (Mrs.) Margert Kudirat Ibiyeye Ladipo the rector, Yaba College of Technology has said one of her cardinal goals since assuming the post of chief executive of the institution is to promote unity, cohesion and mutual understanding among the members of the institution’s community as a means of creating a conducive atmosphere for transformational growth. The challenge before any serious administration she said must be how to lift the standard of education which had been her priority in the last two years. This was revealed at the interactive family meeting between the management and members of staff of Yaba College of Technology recently. She declared that her stage of administration has always maintained an open door policy. According to her, “within the last two years we have voted huge resources for staff development. This is in line with our firm belief that regular training improves the individual’s knowledge base. I am happy to note that many of our staff are presently studying for their masters and PhD degrees. This has been yielding a positive results as the number of staff with PhD has increased impressively in the last two year ‘’I want to assure the staff that management will continue to encourage them to succeed in this endeavour. To foster staff and students welfare the rector stated that the continuing challenges of office and classroom constraints will soon be a thing of the past in that before end of the first quarter of this year, the 7 storey building and school of science building constructed through TETFUND intervention would be commissioned for use by staff and students. These are in addition to the CED building Foundry building of the school of Engineering and the security office already commissioned for the same propose; she added. Also speaking further, Ladipo said that plans are in the pipeline to construct a 1,300 capacity auditorium and a complex for School of Technology. The 1,300 capacity auditorium when completed will house a gallery’s and a 4 floor building for staff offices with studios and classrooms attached to it. Rehabilitation of the students hostels has also been completed for students convenience and to enhance their academic and social well being in the college. The rector also revealed that the Academic Planning Unit (APU) was set up in line with management decision to reposition academic activities in the college. The role of the academic planning unit in any institution is key to the development of academic programmes, she ascerted. The rector informed staff that an Anti-corruption & Transparency unit had been set up in line with the Federal government directive. The unit, the rector said, is expected amongst other things to identify and curb corrupt practices and procedures. It will also receive and investigate complaints of corruption from the college community and carry out enlightenment campaigns for staff She solicited for the support of every staff on the up-coming accreditation exercise to ensure that all programmes scale the accreditation hurdle. |
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 Rector Warns Students on 75 Percent Class Attendance The management of Yaba College of Technology has warned the new intake of the college on the attainment of 75 percent class attendance in a semester as parameter that qualifies students to seat for any examination in the college. The warning was given by the Rector of the college, Dr.(Mrs) Kudirat Ibiyeye-Ladipo at the 2011/2012 academic session matriculation ceremony held at the institution’s Sports Complex. The caution, she said , was to disabuse the minds of all students that class attendance at lectures is not essential; adding that it is a must that students attend 75 percent of all lectures in order to qualify to write the examinations at the end of the semester. Dr. Ibiyeye-Ladipo stated in clear terms that the students are required to obey college rules and regulations, dress properly and demonstrate exemplary behaviour at all times and on no account should any student or group of students take the law into their hands. The rector emphasized the laid down procedures and effective channels of communication for taking care of their grievances through their elected Student Union executives, the office of the Dean Students’ Affairs, class advisers, heads of department and deans of school. “The college has a high reputation of zero tolerance for all forms of anti-social behaviour and indecent dressing”; she stressed. Dr. Ibiyeye-Ladipo, however, lamented that only about four thousand new intakes were being matriculated out of 106,000 candidates that applied to the college and implored the successful candidates to count themselves lucky and not misuse the rare opportunity. She stated that concerted efforts was being made to improve the college carrying capacity through the construction of more structures for lectures in 2012 that will provide additional sitting space of not less than two thousand five hundred in line with the federal government’s direction of improving access to education. ‘One of the proposed structures is a lecture auditorium with a sitting capacity of one thousand three hundred which is to be provided this year through TETFUND special intervention. Approval was received from the immediate past college Council in 2011 for the conversion of a 500 – lecture theatre single floor project to a four-floor project to provide additional office, classroom and laboratory accommodation towards improving carrying capacity’; the rector revealed. Dr. Ibiyeye-Ladipo, therefore, urged the new students to make the best use of the golden opportunity presented to them through their admission, stating that they were indeed privileged to have been admitted after the keen competition through JAMB and the rigorous post-JAMB screening by the college. She also appealed to them to remain focused and make a success of their stay in the college. |
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Yabatech Trains 120 Students’ Union Executives, Paramilitary Bodies Yaba College of Technology has begun the training of over 120 students’ union executives and para-military outfits of the 2011/2012 academic session as the new session takes off. The Rector, Yaba College of Technology, Dr.(Mrs) Margaret Kudi Ladipo at the two days training workshop implored the students’ union executives and para-military organisations in the college to show exemplary leadership that would be emulated by the students populace. The two days training workshop programme was organised for the 2011/2012 academic session newly elected students’ union officers and para-military outfits in the college for the peaceful co-existence and sustenance of harmonious relationship that has been inexistence in the college. Dr. Ladipo in her welcome address further said that the value built by the students at their time as leaders will launch them to the larger society as future leaders. According to her, you will agree with me that the impact of the generality of our students will be felt positively or negatively depending on the leadership style of the executive of the students’ union and para-military outfits. ‘If your leadership styles displays the right attributes, you can be sure to expect positive performance and if the leadership style is poor what you will expect is poor performance’; she said. The college management, Dr. Ladipo said, is conscious of the students’ union executives vital role and strategic position occupied in the operation of the college which has necessitated the orientation through the workshop which as become a policy to organise it on yearly basis. She, however, said implored the para-military outfits in the college to be proactive, security conscious and devises strategies to keep the outfits and others in their stead and check. Topical papers amongst others delivered at the two days workshop are Nigerian Students and the Challenges of Leadership Developmentprocess in Nigeria delivered by the Deputy Rector of the College, Dr. Nkechi Akubuiro; Communication Channels – Tool for Effective Management by the Yabatech Registrar, Ms Biekoroma Amapakabo; The Problem of Funding on Management of Higher Education in Nigeria – Effects on Students by the Deputy rector, Academics, Dr. Abubaar Olaseni and The Act of Budgetting and Financial Analysis and Its Implication to Students’ Unionism by the College Bursar, Mr. Olu Ibirogba.
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 Rector's Speech
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you today to this 27th Convocation Ceremony of Yaba College of Technology, the cradle of Higher Education in Nigeria. I am humbled by the array of distinguished personalities who have honoured our invitation to this occasion. I am grateful to you all for this rare privilege. Honourable Minister, for the purpose of record, at this occasion, please permit me to recall that Yaba College of Technology was established in 1947 as the Yaba Technical Institute. The Technical Institute transformed to Yaba College of Technology in 1963 in re-positioning for the dynamic role it was to play in the technological and socio-economic development of Nigeria. The college then began with about 8 artisan courses and 423 trainees on these same grounds. The college now runs over seventy academic programmes in forty-one academic departments and eight schools including the new School of Technical Education which is run in affiliation with the University of Nigeria Nsukka. The student population now is about 16,000. The history of the institution is indeed synonymous with the history of higher education in Nigeria. Over the past 60 years the college has been producing high and middle level manpower for the development of the nation’s economy. Today’s occasion marks yet another milestone in the historical development of the college. Click to read... |
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 I am delighted to be here today, at this 27th Convocation Ceremony of Yaba College of Technology; an institution which is indeed a national heritage. It is germane to recall today again that the seed of tertiary education in Nigeria was first planted here some sixty four years ago. This cradle of tertiary education in Nigeria has continued to produce academically sound, morally balanced and professionally qualified personnel relevant to the industrial emancipation of Nigeria. Most of these products have been found to be proficiently competent and relevant to both the public and private sector as relevant knowledge workers with specialized skills. It gladdens my heart to note that the entrepreneurship education which was pioneered by the college as a compulsory course has continued to stimulate the acquisition of productive and managerial skills for self-actualisation. Through this programme, the products of the college are encouraged to become job creators and not job seekers. This is certainly in tandem with the achievement of one of the Millenium Development goals of eradicating extreme poverty and hunger through productivity and economic empowerment. It is pertinent that we seize the benefit of this occasion to reflect on our commitment to the dreams and aspirations of the founding fathers who mid-wifed the vision of 1947 with the establishment of this institution as the cradle of higher learning in Nigeria, and ascertain how far we have gone. In the pursuance of this administration’s effort to actualize vision 20-2020, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan unveiled the Presidential Transformation Agenda for 2011 – 2015. This was released at the one-day retreat for functional and executive management personnel in the Federal Ministry of Education, in July 2011. click to read more..
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 GLOBAL WOMEN INVETORS AND INNOVATORS NETWORK (GWIIN) EROPEAN WOMEN NETWORK INVENTORS AND INNOVATORS NETWORK (EUWIIN) CONFERENCE AND AWARD IN ICELAND-SEPT 2011 Yaba College of Technology stole the show at the fashion parade in which our three garments made out of used materials (Garri Sack known as jute bag and pure water sachets with bottle covers used as buttons ) were beautifully modeled on the runway.
Garments were designed and made by three hundred level students of Industrial Design (Fashion Section).
The Global Women Inventors and Innovators Network (GWIIN) founded by Mrs Bola Olabisi has over the years changed the lives of many creative inventive and innovative people all over the world.
The network seeks to achieve the following
1. Foster innovative women entrepreneurs 2. Develop and nurture a culture of innovative and inventive thinking. 3. Create an environment in which women can be supported to grow and prosper in a competitive market 4. Establish effective networks both on a continental and global level
Yaba College of Technology has been involved largely in promoting the objective of GWIIN since 2002; it has participated greatly in the various awards and events organised by the network in Abuja, Ghana, South Africa, Singapore, United Kingdom, Germany and Iceland .The College continuous support has earned one of its staff Mrs Anene Ibisi to be appointed a member of the panel of judges at the annual awards held in various countries yearly.
The college in collaboration with GWIIN recognises the importance of a sustainable environment and as a result participated in the GWIIN Eco Friendly Show 2011 to promote and highlight eco friendly innovative and trendy designs to raise awareness for social change and respect for the environment. Eco-friendly garments made out of jute bag, pure water sachets and bottle top covers created by four Industrial Design Department students of the college supervised by Mrs Anene Ibisi were modelled in Reyjavik,Iceland in September 2011.
The college has also received special recognition from GWIIN. In 2008 Mrs Anene Ibisi received an award for her excellent and dedicated service as a member of the panel of judges and in 2009 the college received an award for providing exceptional full time and part courses of instruction and training in technology, commerce, management and in other fields of applied learning for both men and women and for its continuous support and collaboration with the network.
Designers; Maxwell Ozolua, Victor Bassey, Blessing Ogbuefi and James Olowoyo Coordinated and supervised by Mrs. Anene Ibisi |
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 WELCOME ADDRESS PRESENTED BY DR. MARGARET KUDIRAT LADIPO, RECTOR, YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, YABA TO THE COUNCIL OF HEADS OF POLYTECHNICS AND COLLEGES OF TECHNOLOGY IN NIGERIA (COHEADS) DURING ITS MEETING HELD AT YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, YABA ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 PROTOCOLS On behalf of the governing council, management, staff and students I welcome you all to Yaba College of Technology, the cradle of higher education in Nigeria. I am indeed delighted to play host to my distinguished colleagues from across the country at this 123rd regular meeting of the Council of Heads of Polytechnics and Colleges of Technology in Nigeria (COHEADS). The last time Yaba College of Technology hosted COHEADS was about 15 years ago. It is therefore a rare privilege for me to have the opportunity to host the Council just two years into my tenure of office. Chairman Sir, distinguished colleagues, at an occasion such as this, it is customary that I tell you a little bit about your host institution; Yaba College of Technology. The history of Yaba College of Technology is indeed synonymous with the history of higher education in Nigeria. The journey started in 1934 with the establishment of Yaba Higher College to provide final stage training, leading to the production of assistants in the medical and engineering fields and some other vocations. In 1945, the Elliot Commission on higher education in West Africa recommended the conversion of Yaba Higher College into a Technical Institute. Following the acceptance of the commission’s report by the government, Yaba Higher College was closed down, and in its place, Yaba Technical Institute was established in 1947. The students of the higher college were transferred to Ibadan to become the pioneer students of the University College which took off in 1948. Thus, Yaba technical institute, Nigeria’s first higher education institution, charged with the responsibility of providing higher level skills, commenced in the 1947/48 session. In September 1963, the Yaba Technical Institute was renamed Yaba College of Technology by the Rt. Hon. Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe, the then Governor-General of Nigeria. For over 60 years, the college has maintained very high standards, and this has served as a platform for its growth and development. These standards are founded on its vision, mission, objectives and core values which have indeed become well rooted in its abiding traditions and culture. Yaba College of Technology is structured into 8 Schools and 34 academic departments with a total of about 64 accredited programmes. The college also runs degree courses and Post Graduate Diploma in Engineering, in collaboration with University of Nigeria, Nsukka and Federal University of Technology, Akure respectively. The college has a second campus at Epe. This is a 55-hectare parcel of land donated to the college by the Lagos State government about 20 years ago. The Department of Agricultural Technology is located at the campus. We are privileged to welcome you to the center of excellence at a time when the polytechnics are taking the front burner in the promotion of entrepreneurship education as a major step towards the reduction of the legion of unemployed in our society. Perhaps I should mention that Yaba College of Technology was the first higher institution in Nigeria to establish a full-fledged Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, with strong linkages with the world of commerce and industry. The centre was established about 8 years ago and offers compulsory courses which must be taken by all students throughout their stay in the college. The rich content of the programme has significantly stimulated entrepreneurial interest in our products. It is instructive to note that our students eagerly embrace the entrepreneurship curriculum. This is evident in the quality of the goods produced and the strategic marketing techniques employed by the students to dispose their products. The twin resultant effects of this development are: 1) The development of innovative and creative production skills in the students towards the promotion of homemade goods. 2) The discovery of future job creators who will assist in the growth and development of our economy. My fellow Rectors, let us brace-up to the challenge of making a meaningful impact on the nation’s drive to the actualization of vision 20-2020. We can achieve this by encouraging scholarship among the staff and students and establishing academic fellowships with established institutions and research centers across the globe. Similarly, our students should be encouraged to aspire for academic excellence by adequately rewarding outstanding performance. They can also be more creative and innovative through the sponsorship of their entrepreneurial initiatives by corporate bodies.
My distinguished colleagues, as we confront the challenges of the 21st century, I want to assure you that Yaba College of Technology is well positioned to provide compency based, entrepreneurial education for the production of graduates relevant to the needs of the economy and the technological development of our nation. Yaba College of Technology is known for its traditional hospitality. We have a few events lined up to make your stay memorable, part of which are courtesy visits to the Oba of Lagos and the Oniru of Iru land. We shall also visit a few development projects in the college. Unfortunately time will not permit us to visit the Epe campus which is indeed the future of Yaba College of Technology. A cocktail party has also been arranged for the evening of Thursday, 22nd at the college hall. As we converge at the Center of Excellence where the history of tertiary education in Nigeria is domiciled, may we have a rewarding interactive session. It is my prayer that our efforts would impact significantly in reshaping the face of technical education in Nigeria in our quest for technological and industrial emancipation as a nation. I thank you all for listening and wish you a pleasant stay at Yaba College of Technology, the cradle of higher learning in Nigeria. I invite you also to enjoy the warmth and vibrancy of Lagos, the centre of excellence. Once again I welcome you. Thank you and God bless. DR. M.K. LADIPO |
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 COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE 123RD REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF HEADS OF POLYTECHNICS AND COLLEGES OF TECHNOLOGY (COHEADS) HELD AT THE YABA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, YABA, LAGOS, 20TH TO 23RD SEPTEMBER, 2011
COHEADS held its 123 rd meeting at Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos from Tuesday, 20th to Friday, 23rd September, 2011 in the Academic Board Room. A total of forty (40) Polytechnics and Colleges of Technology participated. The meeting was preceded by a colourful Opening Ceremony and a visit to Oba Abiodun Idowu Oniru, the Oniru of Iruland, Lagos.
After an exhaustive deliberation, the following resolutions were reached:
i. COHEADS resolved that the National Assembly should quickly pass into law the bill on Retirement Age of Lecturers in Tertiary Institutions.
ii. COHEADS also resolved that the National Board for Technical Education should advise all Polytechnic Proprietors especially State Governments to ensure that there is parity in the remuneration of all staff of Polytechnics and Colleges of Technology to avert a situation where quality staff in the State Polytechnics drift towards the Federal Polytechnics.
iii. COHEADS observes that there are two or more factions of National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) and regrets the trend. It appeals to all the factions to resolve their differences for one indissoluble National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS). It further resolves that Rectors should not identify with any of the factions until they (the factions) resolve their differences. Meanwhile, the matter has been referred to the Student Affairs Committee of COHEADS.
iv. COHEADS regrets the recent closure of some Polytechnics in some States of the federation and appeals to all stakeholders for an immediate resolution of the conflict.
v. COHEADS resolved that Government and Proprietors of Polytechnics and Colleges of Technology should do everything to ensure that pensioners from the Polytechnic system and indeed all pensioners are treated with due respect and their pensions paid to them promptly and regularly.
vi. COHEADS expresses special gratitude to the people and Government of Lagos State in general and the Rector, Management, Staff and Students of the Yaba College of Technology in particular for being wonderful hosts during the 123 rd Regular meeting of COHEADS.
DR. O.B. ELLA Ag. Chairman, COHEADS |
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