Kogi Polytechnic lecturer sacked over alleged sexual misconduct

Kogi State Polytechnic has terminated the appointment of a lecturer named Mukhtar Muhammed over alleged sexual misconduct involving a student.

The institution also dismissed another staff member, Funmilayo Afolabi for prolonged absence from duty, having allegedly stayed away from work for nine months.

The decisions were disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Public Relations and Protocol of the polytechnic, Mrs. Uredo Omale, following the 72nd Regular Meeting of the Governing Council.

According to the statement, the meeting was presided over by the Chairman of the Council, Barrister Sani Shaibu and held on Friday December 19, 2025 at the institution’s Council Chamber.

Omale said the council approved the termination of Mr. Muhammed, an Administrative Officer II after considering the recommendations of the Appointments, Promotions and Disciplinary Committee over allegations of sexual misconduct. Mrs. Afolabi, an Assistant Chief Executive Officer, was dismissed for abandoning her duties for nine months without approval.

On other disciplinary matters, the council also approved the demotion of a Deputy Registrar, Mr. Audu Mathew, to the rank of Principal Assistant Registrar for negligence of duty, reaffirming the institution’s zero tolerance for misconduct and dereliction of duty.

In addition to disciplinary actions, the council approved the promotion of 11 Principal Lecturers to the rank of Chief Lecturer.

The council also approved the promotion of 49 academic staff and 71 non-teaching staff for the 2024 promotion exercise, as well as 225 academic staff and 227 non-teaching staff for the 2025 exercise.

The statement noted that the decisions were part of efforts to strengthen discipline, reward merit and improve service delivery within the polytechnic.