The rector of the institution, Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman, disclosed the 31st Matriculation Ceremony held at the Matriculation Ground of the institution on Tuesday.
According to him, 3124 have been admitted into the ND and another 1225 students admitted into the HND programs spread across Schools and Departments of the Polytechnic.
The students were admitted into Departments in the Schools of Agricultural Technology, Applied Sciences, Art Design and Printing, Engineering, Environmental Technology and Management Studies.
Dr. Ogbo described the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja as a student-centred Institution in all ramifications, with a salient mission to build an environment that is conducive to group and independent learning experiences.
“We are desirous of training students that will represent the pride and good image of the institution. We are confident that you will play a significant role in attaining that goal.
“We will continue to work towards making the Polytechnic environment more user-friendly 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 Kogi State and Nigeria at large,” he said.
In 2023, the school matriculated a total of 6,387 ND and HND into the institution.
This consists of 4,786 National Diploma I and 1,601 Higher National Diploma I.
The rector, while reiterating that the ban on all tribal associations on campus is still in force until further notice, pointed out that it is in the interest of collectivity and harmonious coexistence on the campus.
The Polytechnic, Dr Ogbo mentioned has zero tolerance for all forms of The Polytechnic, Dr Ogbo mentioned has zero tolerance for all forms of social vices such as cultism, gun-running, examination malpractice, drug abuse.
He added that alcoholic addiction, unhealthy social gatherings, cybercrimes, incitement to violence, gangsterism, misuse and destruction of public property, stealing, indecent dressing, among others would not be condoned and warned the students to stay away from vices to avoid running afoul of the law.
“Let me particularly emphasise cultism, which is completely forbidden on our campus. You are therefore warned to desist from any form of luring cultist related activities. It may interest you to know that, we have specifically put in place all visible and invisible security architectures in strategic places to deal with cultists, their sympathizers and sponsors. You are therefore advised to stay free of all cult-related lifestyles. You are also advised to report any move intended to intimidate and lure you into or enlist you into cultism”.
“Any breach will attract appropriate penalty, including outright expulsion and prosecution. The Students’ Information Handbook that will be distributed to you through your respective departments will guide you on the dos and don’ts of the Polytechnic. Ignorance of the law has no place in the Polytechnic and will not be condoned.”
