Rector Warns New Students Against Exam Fraud, Cultism

Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has warned 4,591 matriculating students against any form of examination malpractice, cultism, and other social vices that could mar their academic pursuits.

The rector of the school, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, in his speech during the 33rd matriculation of 2025/2026 academic year held at its main campus in Lokoja yesterday, declared that any student involved in these negative acts would be sent away.

“We shall continue to uphold discipline, transparency and zero tolerance for all forms of social vices. On the other hand, we will not relent in promoting peaceful coexistence, responsible leadership and mutual respect. Our emphasis on security, moral discipline and academic integrity is non-negotiable and central to our institutional philosophy,” he said.

Usaman admonished the new students to resist the temptation of falling victim to violence and embrace the spirit of hard work and dedication to their studies, as well as character moulding that would add value to self-development, the polytechnic community and society in general.

He said, “It will pay the students a million-fold if they take to the path of positive attitude that would earn them greatness and honour in their future endeavours.”

The rector said a total of 4,591 students were admitted into seven schools and 57 academic programmes, noting that of this number, 2,460 students are to undergo National Diploma (ND1) programmes, while 2,131 students were admitted to run Higher National Diploma (HND1) programmes.

He congratulated the new students and assured them of providing a student-centred learning environment, supported by improved infrastructure, modern laboratories, ICT-driven examination systems, a functional library, secure hostels and robust entrepreneurial training facilities.

Usman commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Visitor to the Polytechnic, for ensuring an excellent working and learning environment for staff members and students.