Kogi Poly Dismisses 279 Students Over Exam Malpractice and Academic Failures

Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has sanctioned a total of 279 students following the review of the 2024/2025 First Semester academic results. While 273 students were withdrawn for unsatisfactory academic performance, six others faced expulsion for exam-related offenses.

The decisions were made during the 120th Academic Board meeting on April 17, 2025. Rector Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman acknowledged the diligent work of the result verification and examination misconduct committees in maintaining academic standards.

Educa.ng gathered that, the polytechnic spokesperson Uredo Omale confirmed that the withdrawals cut across 20 departments and 42 programmes, such as Business Administration, Computer Science, Library Science, Building Technology, Mass Communication, and Office Technology.

The expelled students include Daniel Onuche Gabriel (Business Administration) and Yaro Abdullahi Nma (Accountancy) for impersonation. Four Mass Communication students—Jaja Julietu, Usman Abdulgeniyu, Gimba Aminat, and Otitoju Taiwo Timilehin—were caught using unauthorized materials during exams.

These actions violated specific sections of the institution’s 2021 Revised Students’ Information Handbook.

Professor Usman commended the various disciplinary committees and encouraged continued synergy among departments to preserve the Polytechnic’s educational reputation. He also advised students to make the most of the conducive learning environment and remain focused on their academic goals.

Withdrawn or expelled students have been instructed to return all Polytechnic property, including ID cards, to the Security Unit before vacating the campus.