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Salisu Usman Ogbo (born 25 October 1972) is a Nigerian academic, political economist, and educational administrator known for his transformational leadership at Nigeria’s tertiary education institutions. He is the Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, since April 2020, where he has led sweeping reforms in curriculum accreditation, campus infrastructure, governance, security, and student welfare. His administration is credited with stamping out entrenched cultism, corruption, and malpractice, while promoting transparency, innovation, and meritocracy.
Early life and education
[edit]Ogbo was born in Angwa‑Ogebe, Ankpa Local Government Area, Kogi State, Nigeria. He attended Roman Catholic Mission Primary School, Ankpa (First School Leaving Certificate, 1988), before secondary schooling at St Charles College and Young Muslim Congress Secondary School (WAEC, 1995).[1]
He earned an IJMB Advanced Level certificate at Kogi State Polytechnic (1996), then a B.Sc. in Political Science from Bayero University Kano (2001), an M.Sc. from University of Ilorin (2006), and a Ph.D. in Political Economy and Development Studies from Nasarawa State University, Keffi (2015).[2]
Academic and administrative career
[edit]Ogbo began public service in 2003 at the University of Ilorin, where he served as Administrative Assistant, Acting Secretary, Faculty Officer, and secretary to over 22 committees.[3] In 2009, he joined Prince Abubakar Audu University (formerly Kogi State University), Anyigba, where he rose to Senior Lecturer, Head of Department (2016–2020), and chaired key academic and administrative committees.[4]
Appointment as Rector
[edit]On 7 April 2020, Ogbo was appointed Acting Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic by Governor Yahaya Bello. He was confirmed as the substantive Rector in February 2021, and his tenure was renewed in July 2024 by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.[5]
Transformational initiatives
[edit]Security & discipline
[edit]According to official reports, Ogbo’s administration successfully prevented 107 security threats in four years. He established an anti-cultism committee, installed CCTV surveillance, fenced campus perimeters, and expelled confirmed cult members to foster a safe and conducive academic environment.[6]
Academic quality
[edit]All 57 existing programs received full NBTE accreditation, and 19 new ones were introduced during Ogbo’s tenure.[7]
Infrastructure & ICT
[edit]The Polytechnic experienced massive infrastructural development, including new lecture halls, science laboratories, male and female hostels, a polytechnic clinic, a JAMB CBT center, solar lighting, improved internet connectivity, internal road construction, water supply facilities, and increased ICT penetration.[8]
Governance, finance & welfare
[edit]Ogbo automated financial transactions and tuition payments, promoted transparency, processed over 1,000 staff promotions, and secured ₦816 million in TETFund support for the institution.[9]
Research & innovation
[edit]Under his tenure, staff research grants were introduced and student entrepreneurship was strengthened. In 2024, he launched the Usman Ogbo Sickle Cell Foundation in honor of his late son, Samsudeen, to raise awareness and promote access to care.[10]
Recognition & awards
[edit]- NUJ Educational Administrator of the Year, 2022[11]
- Distinguished Public Service Award, Kogi Poly Alumni Association, 2024[12]
- Honored by Bayero University, University of Ilorin, KSU, and Kogi State Polytechnic for excellence in educational leadership.[13]
Professional affiliations
[edit]- Fellow, Institute of Corporate Administration (FCIA)
- Fellow, Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA/FABEN)
- Member, Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA)[14]
Personal life
[edit]Ogbo is married with children and holds the traditional title of “Omaoja” in the Igala kingdom.[15]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Kogi Gov Appoints Ogbo as Rector of Kogi Poly". Kogi State Government. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ "Kogi Poly: Gov Ododo Renews Appointment of Prof. Salisu Ogbo". Daily Trust. July 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ "Kogi Gov Appoints Ogbo as Rector of Kogi Poly". Kogi State Government. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ "Kogi Poly gets NBTE accreditation for all 30 programmes". Vanguard. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ "Kogi Poly: Gov Ododo Renews Appointment of Prof. Salisu Ogbo". Daily Trust. July 2024. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ "Kogi Poly foils 107 security threats in four years – Rector". The Punch. 11 February 2025. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ "Kogi Poly gets NBTE accreditation for all 30 programmes". Vanguard. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ "Kogi Poly Alumni Association recognizes Rector's leadership". Kogi Poly News. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ "Kogi Poly Alumni Association recognizes Rector's leadership". Kogi Poly News. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ "Sickle Cell Foundation commissioned in honor of Late Samsudeen Ogbo". Kogi Poly News. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ "Kogi NUJ Honors Prof. Ogbo as 2022 Educational Administrator of the Year". Kogi State Government. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ "Kogi Poly Alumni Association recognizes Rector's leadership". Kogi Poly News. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ "Kogi Poly Alumni Association recognizes Rector's leadership". Kogi Poly News. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ "Kogi Poly Alumni Association recognizes Rector's leadership". Kogi Poly News. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
- ^ "Kogi Poly Alumni Association recognizes Rector's leadership". Kogi Poly News. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
Category:Living people Category:1972 births Category:Nigerian academics Category:Nigerian political scientists Category:Heads of universities and colleges in Nigeria Category:Bayero University Kano alumni Category:University of Ilorin alumni Category:Nasarawa State University alumni Category:People from Kogi State