YABATECH Issues Strict Guidelines on Indecent Dressing and Campus Conduct
The management of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has raised concerns over increasing incidents of indecent dressing and improper behavior on campus.
The management of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has raised concerns over increasing incidents of indecent dressing and improper behavior on campus.
The institution reiterates its zero-tolerance policy, warning that students found violating these standards will face disciplinary action.
Offences and Disciplinary Measures:
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Backless clothes, short dresses/skirts, bum shorts, crop tops, off-shoulder or micro-mini dresses:
- 1st offence: Advice
- 2nd offence: Warning
- 3rd offence: One-semester suspension
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Sagging trousers, unacceptable hairstyles for male students (artificial dreadlocks, excessive braiding/weaving), coloured hair, cowries, extreme fashion hairstyles:
- 1st offence: Advice
- 2nd offence: Warning
- 3rd offence: Suspension
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Male students wearing earrings or multiple piercings (nose, mouth, eye rings):
- Disciplinary measures range from advice to suspension
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Tattoos, wearing face caps unnecessarily, wearing dark glasses without reason:
- Advice, warning, or suspension depending on severity
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Bringing babies to classrooms or hostels:
- May result in hostel eviction, warning, or suspension
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Bringing cars with tinted glass:
- Vehicle impounded, suspension, and ₦20,000 fine before release
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Other prohibited conduct:
- Wearing bathroom slippers to class
- Wearing extremely tight or elastic clothes
- Wearing pyjamas or sleepwear in academic areas
- Public display of affection
Important Advisory:
All students are strongly advised to dress modestly and maintain a professional appearance that upholds the dignity and values of YABATECH.