The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Professor Salisu Ogbo, has assured newly admitted students of a student-centred learning environment anchored on improved infrastructure and modern academic facilities.
Professor Ogbo gave the assurance while delivering a keynote address at the institution’s 33rd matriculation ceremony, held on Thursday at the main campus in Lokoja, where hundreds of fresh students were formally inducted into the Polytechnic community.
He stated that the management of the institution remains fully committed to creating an enabling academic atmosphere that prioritises learning, innovation, and personal development, stressing that education at the Polytechnic goes beyond classroom instruction.
According to the Rector, students of the institution will benefit from modern laboratories, ICT-driven examination systems, a functional library, secure hostels, and robust entrepreneurial training facilities, all designed to enhance academic excellence and practical competence.
“Be assured that the Polytechnic remains fully committed to providing a student-centred learning environment, supported by improved infrastructure, modern laboratories, ICT-driven examination systems, a functional library, secure hostels and robust entrepreneurial training facilities,” Ogbo said.
He further emphasised that discipline and moral standards remain core values of the institution, noting that the Polytechnic operates a zero-tolerance policy for social vices while promoting peaceful coexistence, responsible leadership, and mutual respect among students and staff.
Professor Ogbo added that issues of security, academic integrity, and transparency are non-negotiable, describing them as central pillars of the Polytechnic’s institutional philosophy and long-term vision.
“Our emphasis on security, moral discipline and academic integrity is non-negotiable and central to our institutional philosophy,” he reaffirmed.
The Rector also highlighted the Polytechnic’s growing national relevance, attributing it to sustained academic stability and improved institutional credibility across the country.
He disclosed that student enrolment has expanded significantly, with representation increasing from 26 states of the federation during the 2023/2024 academic session to 32 states in the 2024/2025 intake, representing about 89 per cent of states nationwide.
Providing further insight, Ogbo revealed that the current academic session reflects enrolment from 33 states of the federation, amounting to 91.66 per cent national representation, a development he described as unprecedented in the institution’s history.
“This remarkable expansion underscores Kogi State Polytechnic’s status as a true melting pot and reinforces our state’s identity as a confluence of opportunities,” he said.
The Rector urged the newly matriculated students to remain focused, disciplined, and committed to their studies, while taking advantage of the institution’s academic and entrepreneurial platforms to build successful futures.
The ceremony marked another milestone for Kogi State Polytechnic, as stakeholders commended the management for repositioning the institution as a competitive and nationally recognised centre for technical and vocational education.
