By Anwar Usman
The management of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has suspended six lecturers allegedly found selling unauthorised handouts and textbooks, while another lecturer has been suspended over alleged sexual harassment as the institution investigates claims of sex-for-grades, cultism and other related offences.
This was disclosed by the institution’s spokesperson, John Onimisi, in a statement issued on Sunday in Lokoja.
“Six lecturers on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, were suspended by the management of the institution for the unauthorised sale of handouts and textbooks, while a lecturer was also suspended for alleged sexual harassment”, the statement partly read.
The incidence comes amid growing concerns over allegations of sexual harassment, cultism activities and other forms of indiscipline within the institution.
Sources within the polytechnic revealed that some lecturers had been requesting sexual favours or money from female students in order to obtain good grades, while cult activities had also resurfaced on campus.
One source claimed that disciplinary measures introduced by the previous administration had weakened, emboldening erring staff and students.
Reports further alleged that some female students who reported incidents of sexual harassment had received little institutional support and were instead subjected to intimidation.
Other claims included the alleged reintroduction of compulsory handout sales, relaxation of the institution’s dress code and enforcement of student identity cards, all of which, according to the source, had contributed to declining discipline on campus.
However, while reacting to the allegations, Onimisi said the management was already investigating the claims through the institution’s disciplinary committee.
He assured that appropriate action would be taken based on the outcome of the investigation.
He reiterated that “the school management is aware of the allegations, and the disciplinary committee of the Polytechnic is already investigating them. The outcome will be made available to journalists in due course.
