Student Activities
Supports ASHRAE Student Branches, university engagement, student membership, technical activities, competitions, mentorship and connections between students and industry.
Committee's Responsibilities
The Student Activities Committee supports student engagement and development within the ASHRAE Nigeria Chapter through student membership growth, participation in ASHRAE student competitions, Student Branch expansion, technical education, campus programmes, industrial exposure, STEM outreach, and career development and mentorship activities.
- Recruiting New Members: Inviting people from all parts of the industry to join society and encouraging students to remain members after they graduate.
- Retaining Current Members: Reminding members to renew their memberships so they do not accidentally drop out due to Delinquency & Cancellation.
- Welcoming & Celebrating People: Making sure new members are announced at meetings
- Making Joining Easy: Bringing ease to the registration process for any intending members who don't know their way around it
- Keeping Good Records: double checking attendance lists and verifying that everyone attending is an officially registered member.
Abraham Okoko
Chair
Key Deliverables for 2026/2027
- Minimum 20 active student members per Student Branch.
- Applicants fielded for ASHRAE student competitions.
- Establishment or reactivation of 1 to 2 ASHRAE Student Branches.
- Major physical on-campus flagship events organized.
- Delivery of HVAC&R design software and load calculation bootcamps.
- Delivery of technical seminars and webinars on a bi-monthly and quarterly basis.
- Industrial field visits and technical excursions.
- STEM and secondary school outreach activities under the 'Catch Them Young' initiative.
- Career development and alumni mentorship workshops.
Planned Programmes & Activities
- HVAC&R Design Software & Load Calculation Bootcamps
- Bi-monthly & quarterly technical seminars and webinars
- Industrial field visits and technical excursions
- STEM & Secondary School Outreach ('Catch Them Young')
- Career Development & Alumni Mentorship Workshops
2026/2027 Society Year Goals & Objectives
- Executive Membership Target: Minimum 20 active members per Student Branch.
- Student Competitions: Field applicants for ASHRAE competitions.
- Expansion: Establish or reactivate 1 to 2 new ASHRAE Student Branches.
- Campus Events: Organize major physical on-campus flagship events.
Contact Information
Abraham Okoko
Student Activities Chair
Prof. Ola Kamiyo
Student Activities Co-Chair & Student Advisor, University of Lagos
Prof. J.A. Olorunmaiye
Student Advisor, University of Ilorin
Dr. Abayomi T. Layeni
Student Advisor, Olabisi Onabanjo University
Engr. Dr. Olalekan Olaoluwa Olamide
Student Advisor, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Mr. Jude Chime
Student Advisor, Federal University of Technology, Owerri
Engr. Joseph O. Olofinkua R.
Student Advisor, Lagos State University
The Student Activities Committee is responsible for:-
Acting as liason between the chapter and area educational institutions
Developing and coordinating awards, scholarships and other student incentives
Encouraging the formation and continuing operation of student Engineering organization such as ASHRAE Student Branches
Cooperating with and seeking advice from the RVC for Student Activities
Provide to the RVC – SA PAOE statistical report form
Collaborating with Membership Promotion Committee and Young Engineers in ASHRAE Committee to contact and encourage graduating student members to continue their membership through the Smart start program