Membership of the Student Union is optional in the Polytechnic. The Union represents its members to the Polytechnic, the State and the media, while it offers general and welfare advise as well as other necessary information. The activities of the Union as well as other clubs and associations are regulated and closely monitored by the Directorate of Students Affairs. The Union speaks on behalf of students on issues relating to sports, welfare and other social activities.

Even though a student has the right not to become a member of the Union, students who exercise the right are still entitled to use all available facilities on the campus, free to join any clubs and associations but may not hold office.

Election into the Student Union Executives are held annually under the close monitoring of the Directorate of Student Affairs. All information on student Union activities, Clubs, associations can be sought from the Directorate of Students Affairs on the Ikorodu Campus.

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING

A guidance and counseling unit operates in the Directorate of Students Affairs located on the Ikorodu Campus. The Career advisory service is available to students who desire such, as well as other information, guidance, skills and even employment opportunities. Many decisions are made through talking them over with professional counselors. Counseling helps students to develop a greater understanding of themselves and enables them to take control of their lives. The counseling service is available in the Directorate on daily basis from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Ikorodu Campus.