Kogi Poly Suspends Registrar, Nabs Fake Result Syndicates

• Kogi State Polytechnic suspended five staff, including a Deputy Registrar, after uncovering a fake results syndicate
• Investigation revealed students, non-students, and staff forged ND and HND results for personal gain
• Rector Prof. Ogbo reaffirmed zero tolerance for academic fraud, promising disciplinary action and prosecution

Lokoja, Kogi state — Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has suspended five staff members, including a Deputy Registrar, following the discovery of a major fake results syndicate operating within the institution.

Kogi poly rector reveals syndicate threat

The Rector, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, disclosed the investigation during a press briefing on Wednesday evening, calling the development “a serious threat to the integrity and reputation” of the Polytechnic.

He said the probe, conducted by the Admission, ICT, and Security Units, uncovered a network involving students, non-students, and staff, who forged National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) results for personal gain.

Suspects still at large

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While five staff members have been suspended, some individuals, including a man identified as Dominic Egwuda, remain at large.

“We will not allow anyone to destroy the integrity of Kogi State Polytechnic,” Prof. Ogbo said. “All those involved will face appropriate disciplinary measures and prosecution.”

Koi poly management harps on zero tolerance for academic fraud

The Rector reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on academic dishonesty, assuring that the Polytechnic’s quality assurance and security systems are intact.

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

Source: Legit.ng