KOGI POLY COMMENCES SALES OF FORM TO CONVERT HND TO DEGREE CERTIFICATES THROUGH FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LOKOJA

Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja have begin sales of forms to admit candidates interested in converting their Higher National Diploma, HND certificate to Degree status. 

This was part of the institution's recent collaboration with Federal University Lokoja (FUL).

The partnership allows HND holders to convert their certificates to BA/BSc/BLIS degrees.

Eighteen programmes are offered in affiliation with FUL for degree conversion.

Programmes include English, History, Library Science, Mass Comm, and various sciences and business fields.

Benefits include enhanced qualifications and boosted career prospects with a FUL degree.

With the commencement of sales of admission forms this week, interested candidates can now take advantage of this innovative collaboration.

Contact 08057211707 for further inquiries about this opportunity.

Don't miss this opportunity to upgrade your HND to a BA/BSc/BLIS degree through KSP and FUL.

KOGI POLY SIGNS HISTORIC MOU WITH FUL TO ADVANCE TERTIARY EDUCATION

 

Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), to commence degree programmes in the institution.

In the landmark agreement signed on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Senate Building of the University, a Study Centre will be established at the Polytechnic Main Campus, Lokoja, for the running of regular undergraduate degree and Top-Up programmes.

The regular degree programmes provide opportunities for interested applicants to apply for available courses through UTME and Direct Entry modes.

The Top-Up mode of the agreement will facilitate the conversion of Higher National Diploma (HND) certificates into corresponding and available undergraduate degrees programmes. 

The Top-Up programmes will be offered on both Part Time and Full Time basis.

The MoU also covers staff and student exchange programmes, equipment sharing for practicals to strengthen joint research and collaborative learning initiatives.

The elated Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, described the MoU as historic in all ramifications, stressing that it will be remembered as one of the legacy achievements of his administration, and one of the legacies bequeathed to the state by the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Lokoja, Professor Olayemi Akinwunmi. 

According to the Rector, Kogi State Polytechnic is well equipped with quality manpower, robust infrastructure and a secure learning environment to support the collaboration. 

He reiterated that all programmes offered at the Polytechnic are fully accredited, including those he inherited that were not previously accredited. 

Prof. Usman assured that the Polytechnic’s accredited academic programmes would enrich the partnership, pledging total compliance with the terms of the agreement.

Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, Professor Olayemi Akinwunmi, hailed the signing as a dream come true, attributing its success to the quality of leadership and cordial relationship between the two institutions. 

The Vice Chancellor emphasized that the collaboration would significantly advance education in Kogi State and Nigeria at large, urging that implementation should commence without delay. 

He also applauded the Polytechnic for aligning with efforts to make tertiary education more accessible.

In his remarks, the Director of the Centre for Distance and E-Learning of the University, Professor Musa Adeku Ibrahim, recalled that plans for the Study Centre began with a letter of intent from Kogi State Polytechnic on 12th February 2025, which was later approved by the University Senate on 7th August 2025, following an oversight visit for verification.

He noted that the MoU would remain one of the notable achievements under Professor Akinwunmi’s administration.

In his closing remarks, the University's Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics), Professor A. E. Bala, expressed his appreciation to the Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic for clarifying potential grey areas and assured that the university would uphold the MoU as agreed.

Signing of the MoU was witnessed by Principal Officers and Management staff of both Institutions. 

Uredo Omale 

Director, Public Relations and Protocol, 

Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja.

Kogi Poly Rector, Dr. Usman hails Governor Bello for redefining leadership, politics in Kogi State

 

The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Dr Salisu Ogbo Usman has described His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello as a successful leader who in the last eight (8) years has meticulously served the good people of Kogi State.

Dr. Usman gave the commendation during the valedictory thank you celebration in honor of Governor Bello organized by the National Youth Council of Nigeria, (NYCN) Kogi State Chapter held on Thursday 25th January, 2024 at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Lokoja.

The Rector, in his presentation as the guest speaker at the occasion titled "Impact And Benevolence: My Personal Experience", described Governor Bello as a lucky and successful man who has done tremendously well in redefining politics in Kogi State by ensuring youths and women inclusion in governance in the state and across the 21 Local Government Areas of the State.

He commended Governor Yahaya Bello's audacity, courage and boldness in stabilizing the state tertiary institutions through the proscription of Academic Staff Union University (ASUU) in state's tertiary institutions and the fruitful establishment of Reference Hospitals across the three (3) senatorial districts with modern facilities as his contributions to provide affordable healthcare services for people of Kogi State. 

Dr. Usman paid glowing tributes to His Excellency for exemplifying leadership in the state through the establishment of two state universities within two (2) years; Confluence University of science and technology, (CUSTECH) and Kogi State University, Kabba, (KSUK) which he said will remain indelible and will serve as reference point for succeeding administrations.

He applauded Governor Bello's daring spirit to comprehensively reform the state's civil service and reiterated his commitment to always work with him through thick and thin adding that, Governor Bello is indeed a lucky man who during his administration has successfully installed, upgrade and present staff of office to notable traditional institutions in the state.

Dr. Usman congratulated the Governor for successfully serving the good people of the state and for nominating a worthy successor in Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo whom he said has learned on the job over the years and would consolidate his achievements effortlessly.

Responding, His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello who was earlier decorated as Grand Commander of Nigeria Youths by Kogi NYCN, commended Dr. Usman for his remarkable and indelible achievements as Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic whilst describing him as his 'best critique and one of the best performing appointees' under the New Direction Administration. 

He commended the leadership of Kogi State National Youths Council of Nigeria (NYCN), under Comrade. Benjamin Ojodale Jeremiah as chairman for unleashing more of their potential just as he reiterated his commitments to ensuring youths inclusion in governance within and outside Kogi State.

Earlier, the state chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria, (NYCN)  Comrade Benjamin Ojodale Jeremiah appreciated Governor Bello achievements in the last eight (8) year's and reiterated commitment to working closely with the incoming administration of the Governor Elect, His Excellency, Alhaji Ododo Ahmed Usman.

The planning committee chairman, Comrade Isah Emmanuel (Mario), also commended Governor Bello's achievements, describing him as the "youths commander in Nigeria" who has distinguished himself amongst contemporaries and would forever be referenced in the positive book of Kogi State.

The event had in attendance the Governor Elect, His Excellency Alhaji Ododo Ahmed Usman and other top government officials; National President of National Youths Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Senate President of National Association of Nigeria Students, NANS and NYCN Local Government coordinators amongst others.

– Abdulkadir Bin ABDULMALIK

Mercy Yahaya Ebiojo emerges 100k star prize winner of inaugural Face of Kogi Poly Newsline Pageantry

  ... As Runners up smile home with N40,000 and N20,000 respectively

Mercy Yahaya Ebiojo, an HNDI student from the Department of Office  Technology Management (OTM) of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja has emerged winner of the inaugural edition of "Face of Kogi Poly Newsline, 2023" organised by Comrade Thomas Madaki an alumnus of the State Polytechnic.

The event which was held on 26th July, 2023 at the School of Management Studies academic/administrative complex, had the maiden edition face of Kogi poly Newsline winner gifted with the whooping sum of One Hundred Thousand naira (N100,000.00) only.

Ebiojo (Contestant 6) defeated 27 other contestants to emerge the winner with 1871 votes while Oyibo Grace Lamisi (contestant 15) of NDI Computer Science came second with 1530 votes with a cash prize of N40,000.00 and Rebecca Eleojo Benjamin (contestant 2) of NDII Library and Information Science came third with 925 votes to get the cash prize of N20,000.

Presenting prizes to the winners, Patron of Face of Kogi Poly Newsline, Dr. Sunday Onalo congratulated and admonished them on the need to be worthy ambassadors of the prestigious Kogi State Polytechnic by way of maintaining high level of decency, academic productivity, desseminte verifiable informations and as well as entrenching disciplinary approaches amongst others.

Dr. Onalo who also doubled as the Head of Department, Business Administration, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja reiterated on the need for students to maintain high level of academic concentration.

Whilst accepting the bestowed responsibility as Patron, Dr. Onalo commended the Host of the event Comrade Thomas Madaki for maintaining high level of transparency during and after the election, stating that, it takes only a well cultured disciplinarian with high level of integrity to initiate, conduct and today, successfully apportioned the prizes to respective winners.

Earlier, the host of the program, Comrade Madaki disclosed that idea of the Newsline was birthed on the 26th November, 2016 aimed at disseminating verifiable information to Kogi state Polytechnic community through social media platforms (Facebook and WhatsApp) and has increased significantly from a single member to 115,000 active members.

Comrade Madaki thanked members of Kogi Poly Newsline for entrusting in them trust, confidence, and practising the flow of engagements fairly.

He extended profound appreciation to the Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Associate Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman for providing the enabling environment for free flow of verified information uninterruptedly adding that, the face of Kogi Poly Newsline is a Year tenure and would continue to help in desseminting verifiable informations and also not hesitate in enacting disciplinary approaches to any members found wanton of kind of criminality and false Informations.

The Brain behind the notable platform promised never to disappoint members of Kogi Poly Newsline and entire management staff of the Polytechnic at any point in time and to also provide in the next edition of "Face of Kogi Poly Newsline" a more intimidating prizes and programs.

Ebiojo who spoke on behalf of the winners promised to be of good conduct and also to provide exemplary Leadership as the pioneer faces of Kogi Poly Newsline.

She described the event processes as diligently organized with transparency for students and that contestants were selected and treated equally.

Highlights of the event were presentation of certificate of recognition to Dr. SM Onalo as Grand Patron of 'Face of Kogi Poly Newsline' and signing of agreement with management team of the newsline, refreshment amongst others.

PAAU confirms promotion of Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman, 25 others to rank of Associate Professor

 

... Four others bag Professor rank

The Governing Council of the Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, PAAU has approved the promotion of 26 academic staff to the rank of associate professor at the 64 senate regular meeting held on 21 – 23rd June, 2023.

The Council also approved the promotion of 4 academic staff to the rank of professor. They are;  Dr. Owoyemi, Julius Olugbenga of the Department Of Sociology,  Dr. Adediran, Samson Adewale of the Department Of Accounting, Dr. Egwemi, Oja Paul of the Department Of Theater Arts, and Dr. Alaba, Obaje Anthony of Department of English and Literary Studies.

The breakdown of the 26 academic staff promoted to the rank of associate professor cut across several disciplines which include 2 staff in Mass Communication; Accounting; 1, Arabic and Islamic Studies;1, Human Kinetics and Health Education; 1, Obstetrics and Gynecology;1, Jurisprudence and International Law; 1, Agric Econs and Extension;3, Biochemistry;1, Political Science;1, Public Administration; 2, Science Education (Chemistry); 1,  Sociology; 1, Commercial and Industrial Law;1, Physics;2, Crop Production;1, Public Law;1, Economics;1, Fishery and Aquaculture;1 Pure and Industrial Chemistry;1, Animal Production;1, and 1 Philosophy.

The names are; Dr Salisu Usman Ogbo,  Dr. Ogwu, Chris Attah,  Dr. Ude Alexander Onyebuchi, Dr. Abubakar, N. Muhammed, Dr. Saad, Murtala, Dr. Akogu, Simon Peterside Onuche,  Dr. Ekpa, Shedrack, Dr. Ibrahim Muhammed Kabiru, Dr. Atanu, Francis Atanu, Dr. Ujah, John Sule, Dr. Achimugwu, Lawrence, Dr. Gommet, I. Thomas, Dr. Anum, Victoria, Dr. Ujah, Ofunu Mariam, Dr. Adejoh, Patrick, Dr. Owolabi, Joseph Ayodele, Dr. Tanko, U. Musa,  Dr. Ochala, Isaiah, Dr. Kabo, Sarinus Ettor Dr. Sani, ldris Ahmed, Dr. (Mrs) Onimisi, Meriyamoh Mero,  Dr. Sale, John Friday,  Dr. Okpe, Ameh Alfa, Dr. Achimugu, Hassan, Dr. Okpanachi Anthony ldoko and Dr. Adah Obe Christopher.

In a statement made available, the vice chancellor of the institution, Professor Marietu Tenuche was quoted to have said, the Staff promotion was a testimony to their continued dedication, academic excellence, hard work, and discipline. Adding that, the state university governing council is determined to ensure that every staff gets promoted as and when due.

The vice chancellor congratulated the staff who have been promoted by Council at its 65 Regular meetings. Noting that, it's a demonstration of hard work, diligence and determination on their part. 

KOGI POLY RECTOR BAGS PRESTIGIOUS IGALA MERIT AWARD

 ...Dedicates Award to Gov. Yahaya Bello.

The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman was honored with the Prestigious Igala Merit Award in recognition of his dedication, sacrifice and commitments to Igala development.

Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman received the Award at the colorful ceremony held on Monday 1st May, 2023 at Chida Hotel, Abuja.

The Convener of the prestigious Award of Merit for 'Who is who is Igala land' – Honorable Hilary Amodu while presenting the award to Dr. Usman applauded the Rector for his unwavering commitments, dedication and sacrifices in developing Igala Kingdom.

Hon. Amodu charged Dr. Usman to continue on the path of prosperity by not relenting in commiting to his people and the constant desire to steadfastly hold onto the trust they have bestowed on him as a focused and result-oriented son of Igala race.

The recipient Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman while appreciating the organizer for finding him worthy with the award reiterated his utmost desire towards contributing to the development of Igala Kingdom and to consolidate the assurances of the promise the people-oriented and impact-based representation.

Dr. Usman dedicated the award to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello for giving him the platform to reach out to all Kogites including the Igalas.

He charged all industrious Igala sons and daughters to continue on the path of prosperity through sincerity of purpose, just representation and oneness that binds their ancestry – Ane Igala'. 

The award ceremony was graced by eminent personalities from Igala land and all works of life. 

- Abdulkadir Bin ABDULMALIK

Lokoja, Kogi State

KOGI POLY RECTOR, DR. USMAN JOINS HON. USMAN ODODO IN CONSULTATION VISIT TO ARC. AWONIYI, REASSURE KOGITES OF APC SEAMLESS VICTORY AT NOVEMBER POLL

 

The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman has reassured Kogites on Honorable Ahmed Usman Ododo's readiness in building on the unparalleled developmental strides of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, which were achieved through inclusive governance.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate Alhaji Ododo whom the Rector accompanied to visit former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Architect Yomi Owoniyi and were warmly received and reassured of seamless victory at the poll.

This is tied to Hon Ahmed Usman Ododo's unrelenting commitments to ensuring that the APC scale through the electioneering process effortlessly by ensuring consultative meetings with relevant stakeholders across divides. 

Hon Ahmed Usman Ododo emerged the Kogi APC Governorship candidate through a direct primary election on April 14 and was ratified through a special Congress of the party on April 15, 2023..

On April 14, 2023, the Kogi State APC Primary Election Committee declared Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo as the winner of the Kogi APC Governorship Primary Election, having garnered 78,704 votes to defeat other contestants in the race.

- Abdulkadir Bin ABDULMALIK

30 April, 2023.

DR. USMAN OGBO IS A TRUE MIRROR OF INCLUSION – IBRAHIM AROME

 

The Board Chairman, Kogi State Office for Disability Affairs, Hon Ibrahim Daniel Arome has described the Rector, Kogi State Polytechnic, Dr Usman Ogbo as a true mirror of inclusion.

Arome said this in an interview with Inclusive News Network in Lokoja.

Arome led leadership of the Kogi State Disability Community on a courtesy visit to Dr Ogbo to press demands to make the Kogi State Government owned institution more inclusive and accessible and provide job opportunities for members of the Disability Community.

The Rector in his response told the visiting team of his commitment to making life better for Persons with Disabilities even before his appointment at the polytechnic.

He further promised to do everything within his power to make the institution’s infrastructure accessible to all.

The Board Chairman, while commending Dr. Ogbo expressed contentment at how he ensured all newly constructed administrative blocks and lecture theaters had standard ramps and handrails.

On Job inclusiveness, Arome revealed that the rector promptly engaged some members of the Disability Community as staff of the institution.

The Chairman further expressed confidence on the inclusive character of Dr Usman Ogbo.

According to him, “Dr Ogbo is making life better for the Disability Community just like the State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello”.

He used the moment to call on other stakeholders and those in authority to consider persons with disabilities as demonstrated by Dr Usman Ogbo.

Hon Arome equally charged Dr Ogbo to avail himself of more opportunities for higher service to humanity – especially in the aspect of making life better for Persons with Disabilities.

Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman: A quintessential leader who cares enough to put others first

 

The good  people of Ankpa recently witnessed an outstanding story of selflessness and service to the community, and it revolved around Dr Salisu Ogbo Usman, who recently gave his best and put himself in a position to benefit his people in the area.

Dr. Usman is an exemplary leader, who has done considerable work in the community and is respected for his commitment to give back to the society. 

He recently delivered the four polling units around his community for the All Progress Congress (APC). This move was lauded for its positive impact in the community and showed his dedication to ensuring a better future for everyone living in Kogi State.

The work Dr. Usman did to make sure his people voted for the APC in the election is commendable. He worked day and night to ensure that he was able to gain the trust of the people and earn their votes. 

He organized meetings, participated in debates and had rallies to discuss the importance of voting. 

The OmaOja Ata Igala also took charge of the ‘get-out-the vote’ drive, where he juggled his resources and skills to ensure that all the eligible voters in his community go out and cast their votes in the election.

Dr. Usman's work indicates that leaders should not just be focused on personal gains but should also keep in mind the interest of the people they serve. 

His story is a lesson to both leaders and the general public that when given the platform to serve the people, people should always give the best of themselves. It is important to always serve the people in order to be served when needed.

His story also serves as an example of what happens when someone cares enough to put others first. 

We need more leaders just like Dr. Usman - kind-hearted and God-fearing human beings - in the political arena in Kogi State. 

When you do good, you don't need to struggle for good in return. God bless sir. Kooloo!

By: Rock Ezekiel Adeiza 

 

Governing Council approves promotion of five Kogi Poly Chief Lecturers, demotes one

... MAKES HISTORIC VISIT TO ITAKPE CAMPUS

The Governing Council of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja has approved the promotion of Five (5) Principal Lecturers to the rank of Chief Lecturers just as it approved demotion of one from Chief Lecturer to Principal Lecturer over gross misconduct. 

This was part of the far reaching decisions made at the 64th Regular Meeting of the Governing Council led by the chairman, Professor Isa Yakubu held on Tuesday, 21st of September, 2021 at the Polytechnic's Council Chamber.

Having considered the recommendations from the Appointments, Promotions and Disciplinary Committee (AP&DC), Council approved the promotion of Olorunniyi Adebola Emmanuel and Ahmed Onimisi Matthew (both of the Department of Sciences, School of Preliminary Studies), Omolegbe Leah Tinuola (Department of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Preliminary Studies), Zubair Ajoze Abdulraheem ( Computer Science Department) and Audu Ozohu Omolola Muhammed ( Department of Library and Information Science) to the rank of Chief Lecturer.

Council also approved the recommendation that Mr. John Edoka, a Chief Lecturer in the Department of Public Administration be demoted to the rank of Principal Lecturer to serve as deterrent to others for his involvement in act of gross misconduct bordering on dishonesty, student victimisation and disobedience to lawful order.

In the same vain, the appointment of Mr. Dominic O. Idakwo, a Lecturer II from the Department of Science and Laboratory Technology (SLT) was terminated for abscondment from duty since 2018 after he was granted study leave with pay.   

Council further resolved that, Mr. Oguntunyi Oluwaseun, a Computer Technician in the Information Technology and Resource Centre (ITRC) be made to pay for the six missing laptops under his care. 

Council also resolved that Mr. Olufemi Anthony Ajibodun of the Department of Science Laboratory Technology, be made to refund  the sum of  Two Million, Six hundred and nineteen thousand, nine hundred and thirty six naira, fifteen kobo only  (N2,619,936,15)  he collected as part of  TETFUND scholarship grant for "up -keep" at the University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom in 2012 which he did not attend.

Earlier in the day, the Governing Council made history with oversight visit to the Itakpe Campus of the Polytechnic which is the first of its kind in the history of the institution. 

Led by the Chairman, Professor Isa Yakubu, Council inspected facilities at the three Schools of Engineering, Agricultural Technology and Preliminary Studies on the campus, and expressed satisfaction with the level of development there.

Professor Yakubu who stressed the need for vocational and technical studies to be given more priorities due to its relevance to societal needs, commended the Rector, Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman for his commitment to the growth of the campus. 

The Dean, School of Engineering, Dr. Stephen Akande thanked the Governing Council and the Polytechnic Management for the historic  visit, just as he pleaded that the campus be fenced to forestall security challenges. 

Professor Isa Yakubu while thanking the Council Members for their support and commitment in the quest to make Kogi State Polytechnic a positive reference for other institutions, said Council would continue to provide needed support to management of the institution to achieve their set goals.

Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman praised His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello for providing the enabling environment and his continued support to matters concerning education especially Kogi State Polytechnic.

Dr. Usman equally thanked the Chairman and members of the Governing Council for their leadership roles and encouragement to the Management in repositioning the Polytechnic in good stead.

Uredo Omale 

Head, Public Relations and Protocol Unit. 

Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja.