The management of Kogi State Polytechnic has suspended six lecturers who have been accused of indulging in sex-for-grade, cultism and other acts of misconducts against the regulation of the school and the state’s laws.
The varsity indicted that it investigated offences of sex-for-marks, unauthorised sale of handouts and textbooks, while another lecturer after which it suspended the individuals, as stated by the institution’s spokesperson, John Onimisi, who stated that the development comes amid growing concerns over alleged cases of sexual harassment, cult-related activities and other forms of indiscipline within the institution
Onimisi, on Sunday in Lokoja said that the management was already investigating the claims through disciplinary committee, and assured that appropriate action would be taken based on the outcome of the investigation which would be owned in due course.
Sources within the polytechnic alleged that some lecturers had been demanding sexual favours or money from female students in exchange for passing 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, further alleging that some female students who reported incidents of sexual harassment had received little institutional support and were instead subjected to intimidation.
There were also allegations that cult groups had resumed nocturnal meetings on campus despite previous efforts to curb such activities.
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.