Following last year’s invasion of the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara in Kogi State, where nine students were abducted, the state government has taken measures to forestall future occurrence.
The institution lost two students to that unfortunate incident. Since then, the government said it has taken proactive measures to safeguard the lives of students and staff of higher institutions across the state.
The state has seven functional tertiary schools.
The vice chancellor of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Prof. Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu, told LEADERSHIP that the installation of a high-tech surveillance system across the campus, would enhance the safety of students, staff, and visitors to the institution.
Prof. Salawu expressed satisfaction with the upgraded security cameras, stating that the entire university can now be effectively monitored to ensure a secure learning environment.
The vice chancellor praised Kogi State governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, for engaging top experts to install the surveillance system, reaffirming the government’s commitment to security in educational institutions.
With these advanced security measures in place, Prof. Salawu declared CUSTECH Osara as one of the safest universities in Nigeria, assuring parents, students, and staff of a secure and conducive environment for learning and research.
Similarly, to enhance safety of lives and properties across tertiary institutions in Kogi State, government also donated advanced security gadgets to Kogi State Polytechnic, covering both the Lokoja and Itakpe Campus.
The donation includes installation of modern CCTV surveillance cameras, lithium-powered torchlights and rapid response scooters, all aimed at strengthening campus security infrastructure.
According to the rector of the Polytechnic, Prof. Salisu Usman Ogbo, this initiative reflects the governor’s commitment to the safety of students, staff and educational facilities across Kogi State.
He said the items were formally handed over to the Polytechnic management on Thursday 3rd July , 2025 by Engineer Sani Isah of SufPay Limited, who handled the project.
Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman commended the governor for his tremendous security support, describing the intervention as timely, strategic and impactful.
Prof Usman further stated that, “We are deeply grateful to His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the people’s servant and the Executive Governor of Kogi State for yet another remarkable, generous and thoughtful gesture. These tools in addition to the recent fencing of the Itakpe Campus will significantly boost our internal security framework and help maintain peace and order within our campuses”.
The rector specifically highlighted the governor’s visible commitment to the institution’s security architecture, referencing recent infrastructural achievements such as the historic fencing of the Itakpe Campus.
Professor Usman stressed further that the CCTV installation and other safety devices would help prevent internal disturbances and ward off intruders who may pose threats to peace and order on campus.
He pledged that the polytechnic would ensure the judicious use of the donated items, stressing their critical role in sustaining a peaceful and conducive academic environment.
Engineer Sani Isah of SufPay Limited, told our correspondent that the items were carefully chosen to meet the specific security needs of the various institutions.
According to Engr Isah, “The CCTV cameras will ensure real-time monitoring of critical areas, the lithium-powered torchlights will support night patrols, and the rapid response scooters will guarantee swift mobility in emergency situations”.
He also emphasised that designated security personnel from the institutions, would undergo technical training to ensure the efficient and effective use of the equipment, noting that continuous support would also be provided.
It was gathered that this security initiative is being replicated in all the higher institutions across the state to enhance security of lives of students and staff on campuses.
