Kogi Poly Sacks 2 Staff For Sexual Misconduct, Abscondment

The Governing Council of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has approved the termination of the appointment of one Mr Mukhtar Muhammed, an administrative officer II, over sexual molestation.

In a statement on Monday by the Public Relations and Protocol of the Polytechnic, Uredo Omale, Director, another staff member, Mrs Funmilayo Afolabi, an Assistant Chief Executive Officer, had her appointment terminated for absconding from duty for nine (9) months.

According to the statement, the council also approved the demotion of Mr Audu Mathew, a Deputy Registrar, to the rank of Principal Assistant Registrar, due to negligence of duty.

It added that the management also approved the promotion of eleven Principal Lecturers to the rank of Chief Lecturers and 572 other teaching and non-teaching staff members of the institution.

According to Omale, this was part of the decisions made at the 72nd Regular Meeting of the Governing Council, presided over by the Chairman, Barrister Sani Shaibu, on Friday, December 19, at the Polytechnic’s Council Chamber.

Those promoted to the rank of chief lecturer include Mr Ehimony James Baba Tunde and Mrs Ajayi Omolola Felicia (School of Applied Sciences); Engr. Anikoh Godwin Ateiza (School of Engineering Technology); Dr Acharu Faith Tony-Okeme and Dr Raji Abdulwasiu Adeyemi (School of Management Studies).

Others are Mrs Akinola Hope Ojochide, Mrs Olayiwola Grace Eleojo, and Mr Aminu Fasasi Olanrewaju. (School of General and Communication Studies)Mr Boluromi Samuel Sunday and Mr Salawu Abdulazeez (School of Preliminary Studies) and Arc. Dr Thompson Ochedi Ekele (School of Environmental Technology).

“Council also approved the recommendation that 49 academic staff and 71 non-teaching staff be promoted for the 2024 promotion exercise, and further approved the promotion of 225 academic staff and 227 non-teaching staff for the 2025 exercise,” the statement stated.

Earlier in his address, the Rector of the Polytechnic, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, described the exercise as a clear reflection of the Council’s steadfast commitment to the institution’s growth, stability and sound governance.

Prof. Usman stressed that Governor Usman Ododo’s administration has provided an enabling environment that has greatly enhanced academic stability, infrastructural advancement and overall institutional development at the Polytechnic.

Prof. Usman also informed Council of the uncovering of a result forgery syndicate involving one Mr Henry Tope, who was apprehended in possession of thirty (30) Statements of Result and one original certificate, all bearing the name and insignia of the Polytechnic.

Professor Usman also informed Council of the appointment of the Polytechnic’s Deputy Registrar (Senior Establishment), Mrs Glory Ojochogwu Yakubu, as the substantive Registrar of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the 10th Governing Council, Barrister Sani Shaibu, commended the management of the Polytechnic for its resolve to strengthen institutional discipline, transparency, and academic standards, stressing that the Council would not condone any act that could undermine the institution’s integrity.

Shaibu reiterated that the Council would continue to provide the necessary support and policy direction required to reposition Kogi State Polytechnic as a centre of excellence, while urging staff to adhere strictly to rules, regulations and professional ethics in the discharge of their duties.