From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
The Academic Board of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja has considered the report of the Central Examination Misconduct Committee and approved the expulsion of fifteen (15) students over examination misconduct and other related offenses.
This was part of the far-reaching decisions by the Board on Thursday, 17th March, 2022 at the Hall ‘A’ of the main campus which was made available to Journalists in Lokoja on Monday.
The fifteen (15) students were found to have contravened relevant sections of the Students’ Information Handbook and were variously recommended by the Central Examination Committee for disciplinary action as a deterrent measure to others.
The offences ranged from impersonation, bringing of illicit materials that were relevant to the examination into the examination hall, and others.
The Rector and Chairman of the Academic Board, Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman seized the opportunity to admonish students to be law-abiding, as no stone would be left unturned to ensure absolute law and order in and around the campuses of Kogi State Polytechnic.
While commending the members of the Board, the Rector reiterated Management’s commitment to upholding the dignity of the Polytechnic through strict adherence to rules and regulations.
The Rector specifically appreciated the Chairman and members of the Central Examination Misconduct Committee for their commitment to the avowed zero tolerance to examination misconduct and other social vices in the Institution.
Also the management of the Polytechnic has announced that the Matriculation Ceremony for 2021/2022 academic session comes up on Thursday, 24th March, 2022.
The ceremony will be held simultaneously at both Lokoja and Itape campuses.