This is contained in their theme for the 2022 celebration of Annual Yagba Day. Titled; Students’ Participation In Politics, A Shove For Effective Representation. (Case Study: Yagba Federal Constituency’s Representation At The Green Chambers By Elder Leke Abejide).

The President of the students association, Comr. Rowland David told news men in Lokoja that Abejide was taken as a case study because of his illustrious representation of the constituency in green chambers. He added the Abejide’s representation has touched the lifes of all strata of the Yagba community, starting from children, students, youths and the aged.

Rowland David stressed that Abejide’s has offered the best representation so far in the history of Yagba Federal Constituency, it is important to appreciate him and also challenge him to do better.

The celebration is scheduled to hold on 2nd of October at Aiyegboyin Hotel in 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.

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

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.

Compiled by:
Uredo Omale(Mrs.)
Head, Public Relations, and Protocol Unit.

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.

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