Kogi Poly Demotes Deputy Registrar Over Negligence of Duty

Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja

The Governing Council of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has approved  demotion the  of Mr. Audu Mathew, a deputy registrar, to the rank of Principal Registrar following the allegation of negligence of duty.

Just as the council also approved  promotion of eleven  principal Lecturers to the rank of Chief Lecturers and five hundred and seventy two (572) other teaching and non-teaching members of staff of the institution.

In the same vein, Council approved the termination of the appointment of Mr. Mukhtar Muhammed, an Administrative Officer II for sexual misconduct.

Mrs. Funmilayo Afolabi, an Assistant Chief Executive Officer, had her appointment terminated for absconding from duty for nine  months.

Earlier in his address, the Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Professor Salisu  Usman, expressed  appreciation to members of Governing Council for their presence at the meeting, describing it as a clear reflection of their steadfast to the institution’s growth, stability and sound governance.

He also expressed profound gratitude to the Visitor to the Polytechnic, the Executive Governor of Kogi State,   Usman Ododo, for his unwavering support, visionary leadership, and continued guidance.

Professor Usman stressed that Governor Ododo’s administration has provided an enabling environment that has greatly enhanced academic stability, infrastructural advancement and overall institutional development at the polytechnic.