ASABA/Nigeria: Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the immediate suspension of the Rector and Bursar of the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, for six months to allow for a thorough investigation into allegations of administrative and financial misconduct.
The Governor, in his capacity as Visitor to the institution, also upheld the earlier suspension of the Registrar as recommended by the Polytechnic’s Governing Council.
A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Eze Emu, said the decision was taken to ensure an unbiased and transparent probe into the allegations levelled against the suspended officers by the Governing Council.
According to the statement, the Deputy Rector will serve as Acting Rector during the suspension period, while the most senior accountant in the Bursary Department will take charge as Acting Bursar.
Dr. Emu assured that the state government remains committed to upholding transparency, accountability, and due process in the management of its tertiary institutions.
