The management of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has suspended seven lecturers over separate allegations bordering on misconduct, including the unauthorised sale of handouts and textbooks, as well as alleged sexual harassment.
The institution also confirmed that investigations were ongoing into claims of sex-for-marks, cult-related activities and other acts of indiscipline within the polytechnic.
The institution’s spokesman, John Onimisi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Lokoja.
It said six lecturers were suspended on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, for allegedly engaging in the unauthorised sale of handouts and textbooks, while another lecturer was placed on suspension over allegations of sexual harassment.
“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 suspensions come amid concerns over reported incidents of sexual harassment, cultism and other forms of misconduct within the institution.
Sources familiar with developments at the polytechnic alleged that some lecturers had been demanding sexual favours or money from female students in exchange for favourable grades.
They also claimed that cult activities had resurfaced on campus.
One of the sources further alleged that disciplinary measures introduced by the institution’s previous administration had weakened, creating room for misconduct among some staff and students.
The source also claimed that female students who reported cases of sexual harassment received little institutional support and were instead subjected to intimidation.
Additional allegations included the resurgence of nocturnal meetings by suspected cult groups despite earlier efforts to stamp out such activities.
The sources further alleged that compulsory handout sales had returned, while enforcement of the institution’s dress code and mandatory use of student identity cards had become lax, contributing to a decline in discipline across the campus.
While responding to the allegations, Onimisi said the management was fully aware of the claims and had referred the matter to the institution’s disciplinary committee for investigation.
He assured that appropriate action would be taken after the committee concludes its work.
“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,” he said
