Kogi Poly Expels 279 Students Over Exam Malpractice, Poor Performance

The Academic Board of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has expelled six students over examination malpractice and another 273 for poor academic performance during the 2024/2025 academic session.

A statement by Uredo Omale, Director of Public Relations and Protocol, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, indicated that management has approved the withdrawal of 273 students for performing below expectations in the first-semester examinations.

The statement reads, “This was part of the far-reaching decisions at the 120th meeting of the board held on Thursday, 17th April, at the Board Room of the Polytechnic Main Campus, Lokoja.

“The Chairman of the Board, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, commended members of the Academic Board Result Verification Committee led by the Deputy Rector, Dr Samuel Taiwo Olowo, for the due diligence on the results and charged them to sustain the tempo.

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“He, however, expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of some students, which led to their withdrawal, despite providing a conducive atmosphere for learning.

“The withdrawal spread across 20 departments and 42 programmes.”

The statement added, “The board approved the expulsion, having been satisfied with the reports of the Central Examination Misconduct Committee led by Dr. (Mrs.) Grace Ehimony.”

Professor Usman commended the board’s Central Examination Misconduct committee and those of schools and departments for a thorough job, just as he called for sustained synergy among the committees to make decisive resolutions capable of sustaining the quality of teaching and learning at the Polytechnic.

The rector reassured the Polytechnic community that the board and management’s continued resolve to implement reforms would greatly benefit the institution.

The chairman of the board, while commending the members for their continued support, seized the opportunity to encourage students to always take advantage of the conducive atmosphere for learning and be more focused.

Meanwhile, students who have been withdrawn or expelled are required to submit all Polytechnic properties in their custody, including their Identity cards, to the security unit before exiting the institution.