From Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The Rector of the Kogi state Polytechnic, Dr Salisu Usman Ogbo on Thursday in Lokoja said the institution has has matriculated 6,387 students for the 2022/23 academic session.
Dr. Usman who disclosed this on Thursday during the 30th matriculation ceremony of the institution said the matriculating student consist of 4,786 National Diploma I and 1,601 Higher National Diploma.
The Polytechnic Rector explained that the institution has zero tolerance for all forms of social vices, such as cultism, gun-running, examination malpractice, alcoholism, unhealthy social gatherings, cyber crimes, incitement to violence and indecent dressing.
“Act of Cultism is completely forbidden on our campus. All the visible and invisible security architectures of the Polytechnic placed in so many strategic places have preventive mechanisms to deal with cultists and their sponsors.”
”Students are advised to stay safe and free from all cult-related lifestyles. Students are also advised to report any move intended to intimidate, lure them into cultism from any quarters to the Security Unit” he warned.
Dr. Usman reiterated that the Polytechnic does not tolerate any act of religious fanaticism or religious intolerance of any form adding that, the ban on all tribal association on campus still stand.
“We will continue to work towards making the Polytechnic environment more friendly for you to learn and ensure your personal growth and development. We shall also continue to ensure that our graduates are responsible citizens who will contribute to the development of our dear Country, Nigeria.
“Our unique programmes are intended to mould you the right way, with positive mental attitude and skills to enable you compete with your contemporaries in the larger world. Our efforts are therefore geared towards delivering high quality, enduring and independent education that will stand the test of time.”
“Here at the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja and our Itakpe campus, we have recorded notable milestones in structural and systemic development which are geared towards making learning in the Polytechnic worthwhile. Our drive towards achieving infrastructural development is a true evidence of our action which again is student-centred”.
In his goodwill messages, the Kogi State Commissioner for Education Hon. Wemi Jones commended the Rector for his achievement since he emerged the Chief Executive Officer of the Polytechnic.
According to him, under the present leadership, the Polytechnic has witnessed a tremendous progress compared to what was obtainable in previous administration.
While congratulating the matriculating students, Hon. Jones said the present administration remains committed in revamping education in Kogi State.
He said Alhaji Yahaya Bello led Government would soon revamp technical schools across the state to enhance technical and vocational education which will make positive impacts in Nigeria economy.
