A fresh wave of allegations involving sex-for-marks, cultism and the unauthorised sale of handouts has cast a spotlight on Kogi State Polytechnic, with the institution suspending several lecturers as concerns grow over discipline and student safety on campus.
The suspensions followed allegations that some lecturers engaged in practices prohibited by the institution, including sexual harassment and the unauthorised sale of handouts and textbooks to students.
The Polytechnic’s spokesperson, John Amos Onimisi, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Sunday in Lokoja.
According to Onimisi, six lecturers were suspended on July 22, 2026, over the unauthorised sale of handouts and textbooks, while another lecturer was suspended following allegations of sexual harassment.
Beyond the disciplinary actions, concerns have continued to mount over the learning environment within the institution, with reports suggesting that female students increasingly fear harassment while allegations of cult-related activities have also resurfaced.
Sources within the Polytechnic alleged that disciplinary structures introduced under the previous administration have weakened, allowing some forms of misconduct to re-emerge.
One source, who requested anonymity because he was not authorised to speak to the media, alleged that some lecturers now intimidate female students with threats of failure unless they comply with sexual demands or make financial payments.
The source specifically alleged that lecturers in the Public Administration and Graphics Design departments had been accused by students of demanding between ₦70,000 and ₦80,000 or making inappropriate sexual advances before awarding passing grades.
According to the source, one female student reportedly complained after allegedly being instructed by a lecturer to book a hotel room before they met. The source further claimed that instead of receiving support, the student faced intimidation after reporting the incident.
The source also alleged that cult-related activities have resurfaced within the institution, including reports of late-night initiation ceremonies in one of the female hostels.
Another source claimed that security personnel had reported one such incident to management but alleged that no visible investigation had followed.
The source further expressed concern over what was described as a decline in campus discipline, citing the alleged return of banned handout sales, relaxed enforcement of the institution’s dress code and increasing concerns about student conduct.
Responding to the allegations, Onimisi said the Polytechnic’s management was aware of several of the issues raised and disclosed that the institution’s disciplinary committee had commenced investigations.
He assured that the outcome of the investigations would be made public after the process is concluded
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