A lecturer at Kogi State Polytechnic, Mr. Anslem Ojodomo, has died after collapsing while delivering a lecture to students.
The tragic incident was confirmed by the institution’s rector, Salihu Avidime, in a statement issued in Lokoja. He described the development as a “deep personal shock” to the polytechnic community.
According to eyewitnesses, Ojodomo suddenly slumped while addressing students in class. Despite immediate efforts to revive him, he was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
His death has sparked concern across the institution, coming barely a month after another lecturer, Dr. Barnabas Akuba, passed away shortly after completing his PhD programme.
Reacting to the incident, Avidime expressed grief over the loss and paid tribute to the late academic, who served in the Department of Public Administration.
“The Polytechnic community is mourning the loss of a promising academic and dependable colleague, who embodied scholarship, service, and character,” he said.
The rector also recalled meeting Ojodomo just hours before the incident, noting that the late lecturer was dedicated, humble, and committed to excellence.
Ojodomo, who joined the institution in 2021, also served as Deputy Dean of Student Services and contributed to several academic committees. He held a master’s degree from Prince Abubakar Audu University and had recently defended his PhD proposal.
The institution extended condolences to his family and the people of Igalamela/Odolu, as staff and students continue to grapple with the sudden loss.
