Kogi Poly withdraws 229 students over poor performance

The Academic Board of Kogi State Polytechnic has approved the first semester results for the 2025/2026 academic session and withdrawn 229 students over poor academic performance.

The decision was taken at the Board’s meeting held on May 12, 2026, in Lokoja and chaired by the Rector, Professor Salihu Sanusi Avidime, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the Acting Coordinator of Public Relations and Protocols, John Amos Onimisi.

The meeting had in attendance principal officers, deans, heads of departments and other members of the Academic Board, who deliberated on key academic issues affecting the institution.

Onimisi said the results were approved following a rigorous verification exercise conducted by the Academic Board Central Results Verification Committee.

He explained that the committee thoroughly reviewed and authenticated submissions from various departments to ensure accuracy, fairness and compliance with the polytechnic’s academic regulations.

“The committee’s report subsequently served as a critical guide in the Academic Board’s deliberations and final decisions on the results,” he stated.

The Rector was said to have commended members of the committee for their diligence, professionalism and commitment to maintaining academic standards in the institution.

The Board said the withdrawal of the 229 students was aimed at upholding academic excellence and preserving the integrity of certificates issued by the polytechnic.

It added that the decision was in line with existing academic regulations and was intended to promote discipline and encourage better academic performance among students.