By Yusufu Aminu Idegu, Lokoja
The Rector, Federal Polytechnic Idah Dr. Yahaya Baba Usman has charged it’s students to shun cultism, examination malpractices, indecent dressing, religious bigotry, intolerance, and other vices throughout the periods of their studies on this campus.
Instead, the Rector urged the students to apply themselves committedly to their studies and ensure that at the end of their studies acquired all the necessary technological skills that will enable you contribute to the technological advancement of the country.
Dr. Usman gave the charge at the matriculation of 3,820 students admitted for the 2025/2026 Academic session for the various National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes of the institution.
Dr Usman said, “Today we are matriculating a total number of 3,820, and I can assure you that at the end you will not regret your choice for this institution.
“Now that you are here as our students, the Polytechnic has a high expectation that you will do well both in learning and in character. I wish to particularly charge you, to begin to pursue the cause for which you are here- knowledge.
“As you pursue your various programmes, I urge you to apply yourselves committedly to your studies and ensure that at the end of your stay in this Polytechnic, you must acquired all the necessary technological skills that will enable you contribute to the technological advancement of our dear country, Nigeria.
“Matriculation is a starting point while convocation is the destination; for you to graduate and become relevant in the society, I charge you to shun cultism, examination malpractices, indecent dressing, religious bigotry and intolerance, and other vices throughout your studies on this campus”.
The Rector warned that Management will not tolerate any act capable of jeopardizing the peaceful co-existing of all members of the Polytechnic Community as well as the growth and progress of the Polytechnic.
