Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has set a forward-looking agenda focused on digital innovation, strengthened research capacity, and student-centred education to enhance teaching, learning, and societal impact in response to the rapidly evolving digital economy.
Ibraheem Abdul, rector at YABATECH disclosed this at a management meeting held with newly appointed staff at the start of the 2026 academic year, where the college leadership formally welcomed them.
Abdul emphasised that the college is intensifying efforts towards becoming a smart campus, encouraging staff to continuously upgrade their digital skills.
“The college’s key institutional priorities, includes digital literacy, entrepreneurship and industry linkages, research and innovation, environmental sustainability, safety, inclusivity, teamwork and zero tolerance for harassment,” he said.
He urged lecturers to strengthen research output through collaboration, grants, patents and industry-driven innovations, noting that “publish and prosper” remains the guiding principle for academic advancement.
The rector informed the staff of existing research support structures within the college, including centres dedicated to applied research, grants management and technology commercialisation, all aimed at ensuring research outputs translate into tangible societal and economic impact.
The management of YABATECH announced plans to invest heavily in academic content creation, allowing staff to develop digital learning resources such as videos, podcasts and course materials for institutional platforms, with opportunities for revenue generation.
Besides, Abdul charged the newly recruited teaching and non-teaching staff to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and service, as the institution positions itself for greater national and global relevance.
The rector emphasised that the appointment of the new staff marked the beginning of a new chapter in public service, urging them to see their roles beyond routine duties and to embrace their responsibilities as custodians of knowledge, mentors to students and ambassadors of the YABATECH brand.
“Yaba College of Technology is a global institution with a proud legacy of excellence in teaching, research, innovation and service to society.
“By joining us, you have become part of a tradition that has produced icons, leaders and change-makers who have contributed significantly to national development,” the rector said.
He reiterated that the responsibility now lies on the shoulders of the new staff to sustain the institution’s hard-earned reputation through discipline, dedication and ethical conduct.
The rector warned that YABATECH has zero tolerance for corruption, nepotism, extortion and all forms of misconduct, particularly the exploitation or harassment of students.
“Extortion of students under any guise is unacceptable. Harassment, academic, sexual or power-related, will not be tolerated.
“Anyone found culpable will face appropriate sanctions. Our students are our diamonds, and they must be treated with dignity, fairness and respect,” he stated.
On academics, the rector challenged teaching staff to adopt modern, student-centred teaching methods, discourage note dictation, and embrace interactive and technology-driven learning approaches.
“Teaching here must go beyond archaic methods. Our classrooms should be discussion-driven, innovative and relevant to industry needs,” he said, while also prohibiting the sale of handouts or materials to students.
Herienta Badejo, the registrar of the college in her welcome address, urged the new staff members to be committed to excellence, integrity and service, encouraging them to fully acquaint themselves with the rules and expectations guiding the operations of the institution.
“The rules are not merely administrative regulations, but the foundation of YABATECH’s shared values, ethical standards and professional conduct,” she said.
She emphasized that professional conduct is mandatory for all staff, noting that members are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, demonstrate respect in all professional interactions, and maintain strict confidentiality in handling students’ and institutional records.
“Staff are expected to be fully conversant with institutional policies on examinations, grading and student welfare, as well as established procedures for approvals, reporting and documentation,” Badejo said.
On the use of institutional resources, the registrar cautioned against misuse of facilities, equipment and digital platforms, stressing that the college property must not be deployed for personal gain.
She emphasised the need for fairness and equity in staff-student relations, urging staff to treat students without bias or favoritism, remain approachable and supportive, and consciously foster an environment conducive to learning and personal development.
“I urge you to see these rules not as restrictions, but as guiding principles that ensure harmony, fairness and excellence within our institution. Together, let us build a culture of accountability and service,” she said.
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