– Names Hostel Blocks after Identified distinguished personalities

The Academic Board of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, at her emergency meeting held on Thursday 20th May, 2021, considered reports of various committees and consequently approved the expulsion of 42 students for offenses bordering on theft, examination malpractices and forging of results.

Among the expelled students is Mr. Victor Attah of ND II, Business Administration Department, with Matric Nō 2018/ND/BUS/903.

Mr. Victor was involved in the running of an illegal examination syndicate, popularly known as Magic Centre in connivance with one Ibrahim Hayatu who was the ring leader.

The centre was bursted sometimes ago, precisely on 5th November, 2020, at Sarkin Noma in Lokoja.

Similarly, Mr. Akerele Oluwaseun, an ND I student of the Department of Computer Science, with Matric No 2019/ND/CPS/676 was expelled for stealing a bag belonging to one Abdulganiyu Mohammed from the same Department.

Other 40 expelled students from the institution are those that forged National Diploma  (ND) Results to secure  Higher National Diploma (HND) admissions.

The Academic Board presided over by the Rector,  Dr. Salisu O. Usman, resolved that the provisional admission of the detected students should be withdrawn for Gross Misconduct.

Details of the affected students are as follows:

1. OJOMA ABAH – 2019/HND/BUS/527

2. ABOCHI DORCAS UFEDO – 2019/HND/BUS/1057

3. ALIYU ABDULWAHEED – 2019/HND/BUS/1433

4. ABUBAKAR MUYIDEEN OLUWASEGUN – 2019/HND/BUS/1617

5. SULEIMAN MUSTAPHA – 2019/HND/BUS/1070

6. IBRAHIM JEMILAT ONOZAZI – 2019/HND/BUS/299

7. YAKUBU SHAFATU – 2018/HND/BUS/647

8. JOHN BLESSING – 2018/HND/BUS/644

9. DAN MUSA VICTOR – 2018/HND/PAD/220.

10. JOSHUA SUNDAY – 2018/HND/PAD/580.

11. NASIRU ONEKUTU – 2018/HND/PAD/211.

12. ATULUKU MERCY – 2018/HND/PAD/518.

13. ADAMS GLORY – 2018/HND/PAD/792

14. ARIYO O. BILKIS – 2018/HND/PAD/413.

15. AGIFE JUDITH GODWIN – 2018/HND/PAD/240.

16. ERIN RACHAEL – 2018/HND/PAD/266.

17. BILLAH MAIKUDI – 2018/HND/PAD/441.

18. UGWUANYI O. KINGSLEY – 2018/HND/PAD/385.

19. JONATHAN A. MAKAFAN – 2018/HND/PAD/464.

20. YAHAYA RUFAI ONUSAGBA – 2018/HND/PAD/781.

21. SIMON SUSAN ANICHI – 2018/HND/PAD/676.

22. MUSA LATEEF – 2018/HND/PAD/689.

23. SANI IBRAHIM – 2018/HND/PAD/353.

24. AUDU ZAINAB – 2018/HND/PAD/842.

25. OYELESI ADENIYI SOLA – 2018/HND/PAD/573.

26. ODOMA ABDULKARIMU – 2018/HND/PAD/421.

27. ALABI O. CAROLINE – 2018/HND/PAD/844.

28. ALIYU MANANIYAT ONIZE – 2018/HND/PAD/509.

29. ALIH HAPPNESS – 2018/HND/PAD/780.

30. JOHN JANET – 2018/HND/PAD/700

31. ALFRED O. MARY – 2018/HND/PAD/034.

32. ALISON BLESSING – 2018/HND/PAD/817.

33. ZAINAB OYIBO – 2018/HND/PAD/760.

34. AUDU ZAINAB – 2018/HND/PAD/842.

35. MUHAMMED ABUBAKAR – 2018/HND/PAD/844.

36. OLAJIDE FAITH TITILAYO – 2018/HND/LIS/180

37. SALAMI BLESSING – 2018/HND/LIS/227.

38. YAKUBU MERCY SEFIA – 2018/HND/LIS/228.

39. AJIBOYE ROSE – 2018/HND/LIS/246.

40. SAHEED RUFIAT OYIZA – 2018/HND/LIS/160.

In another development, the Board also constituted investigative committee to take a comprehensive look at the results from the Department of Business Administration in the last three academic sessions and make recommendations that could assist in addressing the complaints  of wrong computation of results from the Department and set the record straight, going forward. 

On the issue of Industrial Training, the Board further reiterated that on no condition should letters for  Industrial Training be issued before approval of results by the Academic Board.

The Board also received the report on the completion of the comprehensive hostel renovation with satisfaction and further approved the proper labelling and official naming of the various hostel blocks after some identified personalities that have distinguished themselves in their own right and respective endeavors.

The gesture in the wisdom of the Board, is to motivate students into seeing such personalities as role models who could spur them into good conduct that could be of immense benefits to them and the society. 

The Rector used the occasion to restate the commitment of the Governing Council, Management and Academic Board to upholding the dignity of the Polytechnic through strict adherence to rules, just as he solicited support from all and sundry so as to achieve more for the institution.

The Governor gave the advice at the Stakeholders Dissemination Meeting on the Drafted State Education Sector Plan (SESP) and State Education Strategic Operational Plan (SESOP), held at Glass House, Government House on Thursday.

Bello, who was represented by the state Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Planning, Chief Asiwaju Asiru Idris, said there was no better time to plan for education development in the state than now.

He stressed that education remained his top most priority and it occupied the largest part of the state budget of 20 per cent allocation from 2021 till the end of his tenure.

According to him, if we are to be part of the 21st Century, Education, Science and Technology is very key, hence the need to put together a workable and reliable SESP and SESOP that would address the critical needs in the state education sector.

The governor commended the commissioner for initiating the SESP and SESOP project, and the entire staff of the ministry and all other stakeholders that had contributed to the draft and development of the sector plan.

He urged them to put in their best to ensure a workable, reliable and realizable SESP and SESOP, while assuring the ministry of his continuous support to education development in the state.

,He challenged the ministry and the stakeholders to do everything possible to make sure that education achieve greater heights and make Kogi the best State in Education sector in Nigeria.

”By the grace of God, we will ensure that we support you to achieve this goal”, he said.

The state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Wemi Jones, FCIB, commended all the relevant stakeholders for coming together to strategise on how to propel the education sector to a higher dimension.

According to Jones, globally, education has assumed a central focus in most countries as a determining factor for economic development as well as development of social capital.

He stressed that quality and sustainable education can only be achieved through evidence based education sector plan.

”The Kogi State Education Strategic Operational Sector Plan is a three-year plan from 2021 to 2023, derived from the State Education Sector Plan (SESP) which is ten-year plan from 2021 to 2030.

He stressed that the sector plan was primarily needed to understand the undermining factors impeding the quality delivery in the education sector and offer a way to resolving them.

”Kogi State investment in education needs to be guided by evidence based plans by the development of SESP and SESOP to ensure implementation of strategies that are realistic, effective and yield the desires changes.

”’On completion of the SESP and publication of Annual School Census, Kogi State stands to gain positive attention from both international and local donor agencies that are concerned with educational development at basic, post basic and tertiary levels.

”It is expected that the SESOP will inform the annual budget going forward”, he said.

He stressed that Kogi has not been able to enjoy the support of international donor agencies because of the absence of verifiable data in education.

He thanked all the stakeholders from the state MDAs for the efforts that had put in so far in the development of the draft for the SESP and SESOP, noting that there would be another final meeting for proper fine tuning.

”The essence of this, is for us to come up with the realizable target, correct data that we can use to approach funding agencies to access the support being giving to other states”, Jones said.

Also speaking, the Vice Chancellor of Confluence University Of Science and Technology, (CUSTECH), Osara, Prof. Engr. Salawu Sadiku, said the university was established to bridge the admission gap that Kogi indigenes had hitherto been facing in getting admitted to study the courses of their choice in other universities especially in science and engineering.

According to Sadiku, in 2018 the number of candidates from Kogi who sat for JAMB was over 60,000 but only 5000 of them were able to secure admission into higher institutions in spite the fact that they qualified.

He promised not to fail the government and the people of Kogi State to ensure that the new institution delivered on its mandates.

He appreciated the governor for the huge resources he had committed so far into the CUSTECH project, while commending the Commissioner for his support and great transformation in education sector.

In their separate goodwill messages, the Chairman of SUBEB, Mr Suleiman Ndalaye Abdullahi, and the Chairperson of STETSCOM, Mrs Cecilia Cook, commended the Commissioner for initiating the sector plan, saying it would make education to regain its lost glory in Kogi and take the sector to a greater height.

They also commended Gov. Yahaya Bello, for his commitment to the education sector and for ensuring the budgetary allocation of 20 per cent to the sector.

Dr Elizabeth Animoku, the Acting Director of PRS of the Ministry, presented the overview of drafted SESP and SESOP to the stakeholders at the meeting for appraisal.

Animoku noted that the sector plan had been divided into five thematic areas, adding that the SESOP is three-year plan derived from the SESP which is 10 years’ plan.

In his vote of thanks, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Pastor Emmanuel Idenyi, expressed the ministry’s profound gratitude to all the invited guests for honouring the invitation inspite of the short notice.

Idenyi solicited for the stakeholders’ continued support to produce a workable sector and strategic plan for the State.

Stakeholders present at the meeting were: all heads of the State’s tertiary institutions, ministry’s MDAs, TRCN, NYSC, CSOs, NGOs, CAN, JNI, NLC, NUJ, NUT, NTI, NABTEB, NAPPS, Private Universities, among others.

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The latest among the organizations who paid the Rector a visit were the Kogi State Polytechnic Chapter of Kogi Central Senatorial Forum and the Igala Cultural and Development Association, ICDA.

The two bodies promised their continued support to the leadership of the institution so as to make it the envy of its peers within and outside the State.

Alhaji L.O. Musa who led the delegation of Kogi Central Senatorial Forum to the Rector’s office on Monday, 22nd February, 2021, said Dr Usman’s leadership style has brought great turnaround and blessings to Kogi State Polytechnic, just as he expressed confidence that the Rector would do more.

He explained that the various physical structures springing up on campuses are valid testimonies of Dr Ogbo Usman’s exceptional leadership quality.

He added that the Rector has practically demonstrated his belief in fairness, equity and justice through his pragmatic approach to leadership.

This he stressed, has evidently proven the Rector as a proud promoter of EBIGO, a driving force of Governor Yahaya Bello led administration in the State.

Alhaji Musa expressed the forum’s continued readiness to support the new Rector’s vision and mission of transforming and repositioning the institution to become the envy of all.

On his part, the National President of ICDA, Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Amodu, said Dr Usman has made Igala people proud within the few months of piloting of the affairs of the Polytechnic.

He noted that the unprecedented landmarks recorded by the Rector so far was a clear manifestation of his integrity and commitment to duty which have been the core values of the Igala race.

While thanking His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, for considering Dr Usman worthy to serve as Rector of the Polytechnic, the Association prayed for God’s guidance and direction as he strives to pilot the affairs of the institution positively.

In his response to the visiting bodies, the Rector expressed delight to the Association for the visits.

He stressed that the Kogi Central Forum was the first Polytechnic Chapter of the socio-cultural Forums from among the three zones to pay him such visit, adding that the gesture has further proven the support he has received from the zone.

The Rector who commended the Principal Officers, Deans and Directors and other members from Kogi Central for their commitment and support so far, also promised to make Kogi State Polytechnic more attractive through quality assurance in teaching, welfare of staff and security of lives and properties on campuses.

Dr Usman also commended the leadership of ICDA for raising the association qualities just as he expressed delight for having young elements from Igala in positions of authority.

He added that commitment to duties, upholding fairness and promotion of justice are parts of the values Igalas are known for, adding that he would be ready to hold those values dearly in his conduct in and out of office.

This he said is the only way he could make the ICDA and the Igala Kingdom proud.

On the delegation Kogi Central Senatorial Forum were the Acting Registrar, Mrs. I.O.Z Raji, Acting Librarian, Mrs O. O. M. Audu, Deputy Bursar, Mr Sadiq Ibrahim Azimazi, among others.

The ICDA President was accompanied on the visit by Provost Marshal, Mr. John Tokula, the Liaison Officer, Elder Ilai Sanni, the Secretary General, Ustaz Umaru .U. Ogbo amongst others.

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Uredo Omale (Mrs.)
Head, Public Relations and Protocol Unit.
Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja.

In a statement released on Thursday, February 11, 2021 by the Secretary to the Kogi State Government, Dr Folashade Ayoade Arike, Dr Usman’s appointment as substantive Rector of Kogi Poly is with Immediate effect.

Dr Ogbo Usman has been serving on acting capacity following his appointment on 7th April, 2020.

He will be the ninth Rector of the Polytechnic, the first Alumnus as well as the youngest to be appointed for the institution.

In his months as acting Rector of the institution, Dr Ogbo Usman has turned around the status of the Institution.

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Head, Public Relations and Protocol Unit.
Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja.

In recognition of his outstanding achievements and positive impact in Kogi State Polytechnic over the last 10 months, the Acting Rector, Dr Salisu Ogbo Usman has been honoured with series of accolades, awards and certificates.

The latest of such recognitions have come from political action groups, student associations, civil society organisations, clubs and notable virtual platforms operating within and outside Kogi State.

One of the groups which honoured the Acting Rector with a Certificate of Credence was the Coalition of Political Parties and Nigeria National Volunteer Services/Diaspora Affairs.

At the presentation in the Acting Rector’s office on Monday, 8th of February, 2021, Honorable Ibrahim Itodo who led the group described Dr Usman as a leader who has showed dexterity, resilience and hard work which have yielded uncommon results as reflected in the human and environmental renewal of the institution.

Honorable Itodo said history would not forget Dr Usman who has taken a risk to do the needful which has become a reference for other institutions in and around the state.

On their part, the Dekina Students Association, Omala Students Association (both of Kogi State Polytechnic Chapter) and Rotaract Club of Lokoja, each respectively conferred Award of Excellent Performance, Positive Impact in Humanitarian Service and Distinguished Performance on Dr. Usman as he marked 10 months in office as Acting Rector.

In their separate presentations, Comrades Achema Shaibu, Adama Murtala Muhammed and Rotaractor Abuh Abubakar(who spoke for the Associations and Club) said the conferment of awards were their own ways of appreciating the good work embarked upon by Dr Usman in the institution.

While charging him not to relent in positively transforming the status of the institution, they promised to always support and encourage the Acting Rector to do more.

Earlier in the day (Monday) the Ofu Students Association, Kogi State Polytechnic Chapter, celebrated the Acting Rector in a very unique manner by cleaning the environment and presenting cleaning materials as part of their campaign to “Keep Kogi Poly Clean”.

The students said that the campaign was deemed necessary to appreciate Dr Usman because no award would adequately capture the indelible mark he has made in the institution.

While presenting the cleaning materials, Comrade Akor Obile who spoke on behalf of the group, pledged their total support to the Dr. Usman led administration.

On Saturday, 6th of February, 2021, Dr Usman was among the award recipients at the Third Edition of Kogi Social Media Awards, where he was decorated with the “Media Achiever’s Award”, for positively projecting the image of Kogi State Polytechnic.

The Convener of the award, Dansofo Usman Jnr, said Dr Usman has effectively promoted the educational policies of Governor Yahaya Bello, a record he described as worthy of emulation.

In separate reactions to the honours bestowed on him, Dr Ogbo Usman expressed gratitude to groups and associations for acknowledging the efforts he has made so far.

He also appreciated the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, for the privilege to serve.

He said that being the youngest ever and first alumnus to be appointed as Acting Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, it has become incumbent on him to perform so as to create similar opportunities for future generations.

He noted that his emergence as Acting Rector was an opportunity to break barriers, adding that his tenure would focus more on bringing about ethics and values as well as breeding great future leaders through quality learning.

He recalled that within his ten months in Office, the Polytechnic has been blessed with School of Agricultural Technology (with four new departments) four directorates and one unit, a development that has placed the institution among the comity of great citadel of learning in the country.

Dr Usman Ogbo who has received over 15 awards and certificates of excellence since he assumed office said, he has also turned down over 20 of them due to time constraint and to avoid distraction from the set goals.

He urged the youths to always be on the side of the law and shun any act capable of affecting their reputation and that of their families, just as he promised to continue to train them both in character and learning.

It could be recalled that Dr Usman was appointed as the Acting Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic by the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello on 7th of April, 2020.

He has turned around the fortunes of the institution positively, prompting commendations and accolades by various youths, students groups and political bodies within and outside the State.

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Uredo Omale (Mrs.)
Head, Public Relations and Protocol Unit.
Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja.

The Rector gave the assurance on Wednesday when he paid unscheduled monitoring visit to the renovation sites on the campus.
He noted that when completed the hostels will resolve the accommodation shortfall that has affected the smooth stay of majority of students while pursuing their academic programmes in the college.
He added that his experiment of using in-house professionals to execute the projects has paid off with the passion and commitment of workforce that has ensured timely delivery of the work.
While acknowledging the team spirit and cooperation he has received from staff and students , said , kudos should be to the synergy for the gargantuan transformation of the College in the few months of his administration .
He promised to continue to sustain an open door policy in which every stakeholder has a role to play in the delivery of the mandate of his Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Bello to reposition the school.
” I’m pleased with the quality of materials and work going on the sites. This massive projects being executed at our time will become a landmark in the school.

“We have set out to make a difference in ameliorating the sufferings of our students. We put our minds to work, sourced the funds and we challenged ourselves that as trainers of manpowers for construction industry we can do it by ourselves to save cost. And with what I’m seeing, that decision to use in house professional will be a reference point to other Institutions.
“However, with the quality of the work in reviving the Hostels, it is my wish that those who have passed out of the school would have another opportunity to come to enjoy the state of the art new brand hostels” He wished.
He called on students and staff to continue to exhibit high level of integrity and professionalism in handling their duties , stressing that together they will be able to salvage the school for the benefit of future generations.
Recalled that in November,2020, the Management of the Polytechnic has inaugurated committees to handle the multi million naira Hostel Renovation with the mandate to complete it within the stipulated period.

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The forum of Kogi State Polytechnic former Students who are now members of academic staff of the institution, have conferred an award of outstanding performance on the Acting Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr Salisu Ogbo Usman.

The award was conferred on Dr Usman in his office on Monday, 4th of January, 2021, in recognition of his commitment to restoring the image of the institution.

The leader of the team, Mr Williams Charles Oluwatoyin, in his remark noted that Dr Usman has demonstrated both capacity and the will to project the school positively.

Mr Oluwatoyin who is also the Head, Department of Industrial Design, School of Art, Design and Printing, added that the Acting Rector has used his quality of leadership to transform the image of the Polytechnic, describing him as a transformer who has in a short time since he assumed office, changed the school physically and affected the students morally and academically.

In their separate remarks, Mr Peter Akogwu and Mr Moses Yabayanze Ali, commended Dr Usman for remolding the school to the admiration of stakeholders in education, just as they promised to emulate him and instill same culture in the students.

Dr Ogbo Usman in his response, appreciated
the team for the award, stressing that it was the first official activity in the year 2021. He therefore prayed that the almighty God would cause everyone of them to be celebrated.

He went further to say that the award was very dear to him because he was being rated by insiders who were once students and now academic staff.

Dr. Usman appreciated them for the tremendous support he has received from them, pointing out that students and Alumni of the institution are his great pillars of support.

He noted that the Alumni of every institution should be empowered and be more vibrant to support the developmental strides of their alma mata.

He said as the first alumnus and youngest ever to be so appointed, he would ensure that the dignity and integrity of the institution is continually upheld.

Other members of the forum who witnessed the award presentation were Messrs Aikhoje Idowu Tony, Yusuf Onipe John, Salawu Adinoyi Dahiru, Solomon Ekundayo Solomon and Ajani Benjamin.

It would be recalled that several groups and organizations from within and outside the Polytechnic showered the Acting Rector with awards in the year 2020, and he has begun the year 2021 on the same positive note.

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Head, Public Relations, and Protocol Unit.

Dr Usman while defending the institution’s year 2021 budget before the House Committee On Education, Science and Technology at the Assembly Chamber noted that the State Polytechnic which has three campuses (Lokoja, Itakpe and now Koton Karfe) needs a pedestal bridge at the entrance of the Lokoja campus as permanent solution to the incessant road mishaps involving the students and staff of the institution.

He also stated that the School of Engineering at the Itakpe Campus, requires urgent security attention through fencing to forestall vulnerability to land grabbers and end exposure of students to security risk.

Dr. Usman highlighted that the Polytechnic under his watch has embarked on various physical infrastructure expansion which includes construction of a model security building, expansion of medical centre from a 3-bed to a 30-bed facility, campus beautification and promotion of academic excellence in line with the National Board for Technical Education, (NBTE) minimum benchmark.

The Acting Rector however noted that there was still a lot to be done to lift the institution to the desired height of academic excellence, and pleaded for more support from the legislative arm through due consideration and approval of the year 2021 budget.

In separate remarks, members of the House Committee on Education Science and Technology, Honourable Alewo Anthony Ujah (Bobby), representing Olamaboro Constituency and Honourable Momoh Rabiu Alfa, from Ankpa II Constituency,
commended Dr. Usman for his quick turnaround of the institution within the short period he has been in office.

They pledged the Assembly’s support for his vision for the institution and further promised due scrutiny of the the budget as proposed with the aim of meeting the expectations of good governance in education.

Uredo Omale (Mrs.)
Head, Public Relations and Protocol Unit.
Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja.

The Academic Board of Kogi State Polytechnic at its regular meeting on Thursday 17th December, 2020 considered reports of various Committees and approved the expulsion of 34 students for involvement in examination malpractices, certificate forgery and cultism.

According to the Academic Board, the students’ conduct contravened the relevant sections as contained in the Students Information Handbook of the Polytechnic which stipulate penalties for involvement in examination malpractice, certificate forgery and cultism respectively.

The expelled students were from different Schools and Departments of the Institution.

The Board also approved the graduation of 959 students from various Schools and Departments as recommended by the Result Verification Committee.

Some of the expelled students were part of the “Examination Magic Centre” syndicate, recently uncovered by the Institution at the Sarkin Noma area in Lokoja metropolis.

According to the Committee’s report, the ‘magic centre’ was organized by one Ibrahim Ayatu, an HND II student of the Department of Accountancy and one Ayeni Clement, an ex student of the Polytechnic.

The Board approved that Ibrahim Ayatu be expelled from the institution, while Clement Ayeni should be banned from entering the Polytechnic until further notice.

The Academic Board also set up Committee to review the unworthy character of Mr. Clement Ayeni for appropriate decision.

Similarly, one Mr. Ekele Hassan, HND I Industrial Design (Graphics) who is also a staff of the Polytechnic was expelled for being caught with an already answered booklet.

In addition, Alih Kemalu and Isah A. Habib from the Department of Public Administration were expelled for their involvement in cult related activities.

Furthermore, one Nda Zubairu, an HND II student of the Department of Science Laboratory Technology was also expelled for forgery of National Diploma (ND) Statement of Result from the Federal Polytechnic Idah which he used to secure HND admission in the Kogi State Polytechnic.

One Emmanuel Oluwaseun Ojo, HND II student of the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Engineering was also expelled for being in possession of dangerous weapons which he attempted to use against his fellow student.

The names and matriculation numbers of the expelled students are as follows:

1.EKELE HASSAN, 2018/HND/GRA/001

2.NDAH ZUBAIRU, 2017/HSLT/BCM/084

3.ALIH KEMALU, 2018/ND/PAD/1025

4.ISAH A. HABIB, 2018/ND/PAD/1183

5. EMMANUEL OJO OLUWASEUN, 2017/MRE/HND/006

6.ADAMS MUBARAK SANI, 2018/HND/ACT/148

7. OGWU SUNDAY, 2018/ND/BUS/1475

8.BALA SUMALLA, 2019/ND/BUS/570

9.ALE OLAYEMI CHRISTIANA, 2019/ND/BUS/468

10.JOHN MOSES (ADBANJI) ADEFUNKE JUMOKE, 2019/ND/BUS/120

11. ISAIAH GIDEON, 2019/ND/BUS/758
12. ABRAHAM NWANOKWAI, 2019/ND/BUS/572
13. ATEDE JOSEPH, 2018/ND/BUS/437

14.EKELE CHARITY OJOCHIDE, 2018/ND/BUS/672

15.USMAN MONDAY PETER, 2018/ND/BUS/464

16. UMAR ABUBAKAR, 2019/ND/BUS/799

17.MUHAMMAD RUFAI, 2019/ND/BUS/725

18.DANJUMA MUSTAPHA, 2019/ND/PAD/672

19.MICHEL GIDEON OJOCHEGBE, 2018/HND/BUS/687

20.USMAN JULIET, 2018/ND/BUS/438

21.ALIH HUSSENA, 2018/ND/BUS/456

22.BEN JIBRIN OCHIJENU, 2018/ND/BUS/603

23.ADEJOH DANIEL, 2018/ND/BUS/186

24. TIJANI YUSUFU, 2018/ND/BUS/217
25. ALIH IBRAHIM, 2019/ND/BUS/124
26. USMAN HUSSEINI, 2019/ND/BUS/876
27. SALIFU TENIMU, 2019/ND/BUS/277

28.MATTHEW FAITH, 2018/ND/BUS/834

29. EJEH FRIDAY, 2018/ND/BUS/391
30. ATTAH GODWIN, 2018/ND/BUS/2018

31.YAKUBU ALIYU, 2019/ND/BUS/1089

32.MOMOH HARUNA, 2018/ND/BUS/454

33.HUSSEINI NASIRU, 2018/ND/BUS/283

34.ADEMU SULEIMAN, 2018/ND/BUS/946

The Acting Rector, Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman while congratulating the just graduated students, also urges them to be worthy ambassadors of the institution in their future endeavors.

Dr. Usman added that, Kogi State Polytechnic will not tolerate any negative activities of few individuals within its fold that is capable of tarnishing the hard earned reputation of the institution.

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Head, Public Relations and Protocol Unit.

Kogi State Government has approved the relocation of the State Polytechnic’s School of Preliminary Studies to Koton Karfe in Kogi Local Government Area of the State.

The School which was formerly situated at Osara in Adavi LGA will now temporarily be at the Government Science Secondary School, Koton Karfe.

Disclosing this while on inspection visit to the Ohimegye of Koton Karfe, HRH, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Sani Isah Koto on Tuesday 15th December, 2020, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Honourable Wemi Jones noted that the decision to move the School of Preliminary Studies to the new site was at the instance of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, who has shown keen interest in the upliftment of the education sector in the state.

While congratulating the Ohimegye and the good people of Koton Karfe on the historic moment of having a higher institution in the area, Honourable Jones reiterated the state government’s resolve to make the new site admirable and conducive for teaching and learning.

His Royal Majesty, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Sani Isah Koto, in a response, appreciated the Governor for choosing to relocate the School of Preliminary Studies to Koton Karfe, and commended the Acting Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic for his outstanding performance since he assumed office.

The Royal Father also pledged his kingdom’s total support to make the relocation successful.

In his response, the Acting Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Dr Salisu Ogbo Usman, commended the decision of the State Government to relocate the School, and called for more support for education from corporate bodies and well meaning individuals in and out of the State.

While inspecting the facilities at the new site along with the State Government representatives, Dr Usman said the Polytechnic was ready to collaborate with the community to make the institution a befitting one.

He thanked the Ohimegye for the warm reception and the pledge to give the institution all the needed support.

While thanking God for the many good things happening under his watch as Acting Rector, Dr Usman stressed that as the first alumnus and youngest person to be so appointed in the history of the institution, he was so elated that the School of Preliminary Studies that produced him (first set of IJMB in 1995/96) has been upgraded to the Conflunce University of Science and Technology ( CUSTECH).

He added that history was again, already in the making under his watch with the relocation of the School of Preliminary Studies to Koton Karfe.

The Team which was led by the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Honourable Wemi Jones also included the the State Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Planning, Honourable Mukadam Asiwaju Ashiru Idris, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Solid Minerals, Honourable Abdulbashir Gegu, the Permanent Secretary, ministry of Education Science and Technology, Pastor Emmanuel Idenyi, the Chairman of Kogi Local Government, Honourable Isah Abdulkarim (ECOMOG), the Acting Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Dr Salisu Ogbo Usman, the Acting Director of Works, Engineer Sunday Adanu, the Dean, School of Preliminary Studies, Mrs. Sarah Iyabode Modupe Ayedogbon and other members of the Committee on the smooth take off of CUSTECH.

Compiled By:
Uredo Omale (Mrs.)
Head, Public Relations and Protocol Unit.
Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja.