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From Emmanuel Adeyemi Lokoja
The Rector, Kogi State Polytechnic, Dr. Usman Ogbo, has said any student who engages in cultism, gun running, cybercrime and any anti-social behavior will be expelled from the school even as 4,349 students were on Tuesday matriculated into the National Diploma (ND) Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes of the institution.
According to the Rector, 3,124 were admitted into the ND and another 1,225 students admitted into the HND programs spread across the departments of the Polytechnic. Dr. Ogbo said the school is student-centered with a 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 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.
The Rector said that the ban on all tribal associations on campus is still in force until further notice, pointing out that it is in the interest of collectivity and harmonious coexistence on the campus. He said there is 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, misuse and destruction of public property, stealing, indecent dressing, among others would not be condoned, warning the students to stay away from vices to avoid running afoul of the law.
“Let me particularly emphasise on cultism which is completely forbidden on our campus. You are therefore warned to desist from any form of cultist related activities. It may interest you to know that, we have 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,” he said.
