Kogi Poly Suspends Deputy Registrar, Four Others Over Fake Results Syndicate

By our Correspondent

The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, has uncovered a major fake results syndicate operating within the institution, leading to the suspension of five staff members, including a Deputy Registrar.

Speaking at a press conference in Lokoja on Wednesday evening, Professor Ogbo described the discovery as “a serious threat to the integrity and reputation” of the Polytechnic.

He explained that a comprehensive investigation by the institution’s Admission, ICT, and Security Units exposed a network of individuals — including students, non-students, and staff — involved in forging National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) results for personal gain.

The Rector disclosed that while five staff members had already been suspended, some suspects, including one Mr. Dominic Egwuda, were still at large.

“We will not allow anyone to destroy the integrity of Kogi State Polytechnic,” Professor Ogbo declared, assuring that all those implicated would face disciplinary measures and prosecution.

Reiterating his administration’s zero-tolerance stance on academic fraud, Professor Ogbo stressed that the Polytechnic’s quality assurance and security systems remain robust and effective.

“Our commitment to transparency, accountability, and integrity is unwavering,” he said. “We will continue to sanitise the system and ensure that only hard work is rewarded.”