LOKOJA: Kogi State Polytechnic has terminated the appointment of a lecturer, Mr. Mukhtar Muhammed, after he was found guilty of sexually molesting a student, even as the institution announced a sweeping round of promotions across its academic and administrative workforce.
Another staff member, Mrs. Funmilayo Afolabi, was also dismissed for abandoning her duties for nine months. Both disciplinary decisions were endorsed by the Governing Council during its 72nd Regular Meeting held on Friday, December 19, 2025, under the chairmanship of Barrister Sani Shaibu.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Director of Public Relations and Protocol, Mrs. Uredo Omale, said the Council approved the elevation of eleven Principal Lecturers to the rank of Chief Lecturer. Those promoted include Mr. Ehimony James Baba Tunde and Mrs. Ajayi Omolola Felicia of the School of Applied Sciences; Engr. Anikoh Godwin Ateiza of the School of Engineering Technology; Dr. Acharu Faith Tony-Okeme and Dr. Raji Abdulwasiu Adeyemi of the School of Management Studies; Mrs. Akinola Hope Ojochide, Mrs. Olayiwola Grace Eleojo and Mr. Aminu Fasasi Olanrewaju of the School of General and Communication Studies; Mr. Boluromi Samuel Sunday and Mr. Salawu Abdulazeez of the School of Preliminary Studies; as well as Arc. Dr. Thompson Ochedi Ekele of the School of Environmental Technology.
The Council also endorsed the promotion of 49 academic staff and 71 non-teaching staff for the 2024 cycle, along with an additional 225 academic and 227 non-teaching personnel for the 2025 exercise.
On disciplinary matters, the Council approved the demotion of a Deputy Registrar, Mr. Audu Mathew, to the rank of Principal Assistant Registrar for negligence of duty. It also affirmed the dismissal of Mr. Muhammed for sexual misconduct and that of Mrs. Afolabi for extended absenteeism.
The statement further quoted the Rector, Prof. Usman Ogbo, praising Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for creating an enabling environment that has strengthened academic stability, improved infrastructure and enhanced the overall development of the institution.
