Kogiflame
Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja on Tuesday matriculated 4,349 students as Rector of the institution, Dr. Salisu Usman warned the new intakes against social vises.
The Rector in his speech during the 31st matriculation ceremony said out of the total number, the National Diploma (ND) programme has 3,124 matriculating students while the Higher National Diploma (HND) programme has 1,225 matriculating students spread across Schools and Departments of the Polytechnic.
He noted that the students will be admitted into Departments in the Schools of Agricultural Technology, Applied Sciences, Art Design and Printing, Engineering, Environmental Technology and Management Studies.
His words, “However, let me use this opportunity to further reiterate that the ban on all tribal associations on campus is still in force until further notice. This is in the interest of collectivity and harmonious coexistence on the campus.
“My dear students, to whom much is given, much is expected. In this regard, I must inform you that we have zero tolerance for all forms of social vices such as cultism, gun-running, examination malpractice, drug abuse, alcoholic addiction, unhealthy social gatherings, cybercrimes, incitement to violence, gangsterism, misuse and destruction of public property, stealing, indecent dressing, among others.
“My simple warning is for you to stay away from these vices to avoid running afoul of the law. Any breach will attract appropriate penalty, including outright expulsion and prosecution. The Students’ Information Handbook that will be distributed to you through your respective departments will guide you on the dos and don’ts of the Polytechnic. Ignorance of the law has no place in the Polytechnic and will not be condoned.
“Let me particularly emphasize on cultism, which is completely forbidden on our campus. You are therefore warned to desist from any form of luring cultist related activities. It may interest you to know that, we have specifically put in place all visible and invisible security architectures in strategic places to deal with cultists, their sympathizers and sponsors. You are therefore advised to stay free of all cult-related lifestyles. You are also advised to report any move intended to intimidate and lure you into or enlist you into cultism.
