The Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) officially admitted 17,130 students into its 2025/2026 academic session during a ceremony held yesterday. The Rector, Dr Ibraheem Abdul, described the event as the beginning of a journey that will shape future leaders, innovators, and change-makers for Nigeria's industrial and technological advancement.
Admission Statistics
Addressing the new students shortly after administering the matriculation oath, Abdul explained that the ceremony marked a defining milestone for the candidates selected from 24,655 applicants. The breakdown includes: for B.Sc (Ed), 655 candidates applied and 555 were admitted into the School of Technical Education; for HND, 6,274 candidates applied and 5,551 were admitted; and for ND, 17,726 candidates applied and 11,024 were admitted after successful performance in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by JAMB and the college's screening exercise.
Core Values and Expectations
Speaking directly to the matriculating students, Abdul stated that by taking the oath, they were formally entering a community renowned for excellence, innovation, and the production of graduates who are academically sound, industry-ready, and globally competitive. He outlined core values, urging students to uphold discipline in appearance and conduct, maintain academic commitment with at least 75% class attendance as required by the institution and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), and focus on acquiring knowledge and practical skills.
“At YABATECH, we emphasise both theoretical knowledge and hands-on competencies. You will benefit from entrepreneurship education, skill acquisition programmes, digital training, and exposure to global best practices,” he said. He encouraged students to use workshops, laboratories, studios, and ICT facilities, and to participate in societies, clubs, sports, and religious activities while observing tolerance and mutual respect.
Discipline and Warnings
Abdul was firm on discipline, stating that cultism, examination malpractice, drug abuse, bullying, and all forms of indiscipline have no place in the college. He warned that any student found involved in cult-related activities will face expulsion and possible prosecution.
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prof Simon Ortuanya, also enjoined students to adhere strictly to the statutes, rules, regulations, and directives of the institution and the college. He noted that ignorance of the provisions of the Students' Handbook would not serve as a defence in cases of misconduct. Ortuanya warned against examination malpractice, cultism, drug abuse, indecent dressing, sexual harassment, vandalism, and other forms of misconduct, stating that such acts constitute a grave breach of regulations and shall attract sanctions.
“Degrees of this great institution are conferred only on those who distinguish themselves in character and learning. Intelligence plus character: that is the goal of true education,” he stated. He urged students to prepare for life after graduation by cultivating creativity, adaptability, and entrepreneurial thinking, describing them as platforms for nurturing innovation and transforming ideas into viable enterprises.
