Prosper Okoye
A lecturer at Kogi State Polytechnic, Mr Anslem Ojodomo, has died after collapsing while teaching in class.
The institution’s Rector, Prof. Salihu Avidime, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Friday in Lokoja by the Acting Coordinator of the Directorate of Public Relations, Mr John Onimisi, describing the development as a “deep personal shock.”
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe death comes barely a month after another lecturer, Dr Barnabas Akuba, died shortly after completing his PhD, raising concerns among staff and students over the spate of sudden losses.
Eyewitnesses, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Ojodomo collapsed while addressing students. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Prof. Avidime extended condolences to the family and the polytechnic community, noting that the late Ojodomo was a lecturer in the Department of Public Administration.
He recalled meeting Ojodomo hours before the incident, describing him as a dedicated and humble academic committed to excellence.
“The Polytechnic community is mourning the loss of a promising academic and dependable colleague who embodied scholarship, service and character,” the rector said.
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Ojodomo, born on October 5, 1992, joined the institution in 2021. He held a master’s degree from Prince Abubakar Audu University, where he had recently defended his PhD proposal, and served on several committees within the polytechnic.
Prosper Okoye is a Correspondent and Research Writer at Prime Business Africa, a Nigerian journalist with experience in development reporting, public affairs, and policy-focused storytelling across Africa
