The Academic Board of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has expelled six students and withdrawn 273 others across 20 departments for various academic and disciplinary offenses, including examination malpractice.
These decisions were made during the institution’s 120th Academic Board meeting, held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the main campus, following the approval of results for the 2024/2025 First Semester.
According to a statement issued by the institution’s Director of Public Relations and Protocol, Uredo Omale, the expelled students were found guilty of exam-related misconduct, while those withdrawn failed to meet the minimum academic performance required to continue their programmes.
“The Chairman of the Board, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, praised the Result Verification Committee, led by the Deputy Rector, Dr. Samuel Taiwo Olowo, for their thorough scrutiny and charged them to continue upholding academic integrity,” Omale stated.
Despite the institution’s efforts to provide a conducive environment for learning, Omale expressed disappointment that many students failed to make the most of the opportunity, which led to their withdrawal.
The affected departments span across 42 programmes, including Business Administration, Accountancy, Civil Engineering, Architectural Science, Building Technology, Fine Art, Computer Science, Animal Health and Production, Library Science, Mass Communication, and Office Technology and Management.
In a separate decision, six students were expelled for offenses ranging from impersonation to possession of unauthorized materials during examinations.
Daniel Onuche Gabriel (2024/HND/BUS/026) from the Department of Business Administration and Yaro Abdullahi Nma (2024/ND/ACCT/081) from Accountancy were found guilty of impersonation, violating Section 4.35 (19) of the 2021 Revised Edition of the Students’ Information Handbook.
Four students from the Mass Communication Department — Jaja Julietu (2022/ND/MAS/098), Usman Abdulgeniyu (2022/ND/MAS/015), Gimba Aminat (2022/ND/MAS/026), and Otitoju Taiwo Timilehin (2023/ND/MAS/161) — were also expelled for bringing extraneous materials into the exam hall, contravening Section 4.35 (9) of the handbook.
Professor Usman commended the Central Examination Misconduct Committee, led by Dr. Grace Ehimony, along with departmental committees, for their diligent investigation.
“We must remain resolute in our commitment to academic excellence and discipline,” the rector said. “These actions are necessary to protect the integrity of the institution and ensure our graduates are worthy in both learning and character.”
He added that reforms and strict enforcement of rules would continue to guide the institution’s drive toward quality education.