The Rector, Federal Polytechnic Idah, Dr Yahaya Baba Usman, has charged students to shun cultism, examination malpractices, indecent dressing, religious bigotry, intolerance, and other vices throughout their studies on this campus.

Instead, the Rector urged the students to apply themselves wholeheartedly to their studies and ensure that, by the end of their studies, they have acquired all the necessary technological skills that will enable them to contribute to the country’s technological advancement.

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.

He 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 that could jeopardise the peaceful coexistence of all members of the Polytechnic community, as well as the Polytechnic’s growth and progress.