By Leshi Adebayo
The management of the Yaba College of Technology has lifted the ban on students’ union activities in the campus.
This was contained in a circular dated September 20, 2021, issued by the Student Affairs Unit, and signed by one Tpl. O. R. Balogun.
The circular reads in part, “This is to inform all the students that the College Management has lifted Ban on Students’ Union Activities in the Campus.
“To this effect, Electoral Committee chaired by the former Deputy Rector (Administration), Dr. M. A. Adebakin has been constituted to see to the conduct of Students’ Union Election.
“It is hoped that the students would reciprocate this kind gesture from the College Management and conduct themselves in a manner that would ensure peace and order continues to reign in the campus.”
In June, the National Association of Nigerian Students, Southwest Zone (NANS Zone D) had, in a statement, called on the managements of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) to reinstate the Students Union Governments (SUG) in the two institutions.
“NANS Southwest Zone hereby levels a charge of outright disregard for the freedom of association and abuse of fundamental human rights to demand welfarism and justice against both institutions as it is entrenched in the Nigeria constitution,” the statement read.
