Salisu Usman Ogbo

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Salisu Usman Ogbo
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Born (1972-10-25) October 25, 1972 (age 52)
Ankpa, Kogi State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Alma mater Nasarawa State University (PhD)

University of Ilorin (M.Sc)

Bayero University Kano (B.Sc)
OccupationAcademic administrator
Years active2005–present
Known forRector of Kogi State Polytechnic

Salisu Usman Ogbo (born October 25, 1972) is a Nigerian academic administrator and politician. He is the Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic in Lokoja, Nigeria, having been appointed first in an acting capacity in 2020 and confirmed in 2021. [1]

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Early life and education

Ogbo was born in Ankpa, Kogi State, Nigeria. He studied at Bayero University Kano, earning a bachelor's degree in Political Science and later a master's degree from University of Ilorin. [2] He also attended Nasarawa State University, Keffi for further postgraduate studies. [3]

Career

Before his appointment as Rector, Ogbo served as a lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Kogi State University. [4] In April 2020, he was appointed acting Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic by the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. [5] His appointment was confirmed in February 2021. [6]

Under his leadership, Kogi State Polytechnic has undergone reforms including improvements in infrastructure, accreditation of new programs, and strengthening of academic standards. [7]

Awards and recognition

Ogbo has received several awards for his leadership and contributions to education in Nigeria, including an award for outstanding performance as Rector. [8]

References

  1. ↑ "Kogi Poly Rector, Ogbo Salisu, Bags Award For Outstanding Performance". Tribune Online. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  2. ↑ "Rector's Profile". Kogi State Polytechnic. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  3. ↑ "Rector's Profile". Kogi State Polytechnic. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  4. ↑ "Rector's Profile". Kogi State Polytechnic. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  5. ↑ "Governor Bello appoints Dr. Salisu Ogbo as acting Rector of Kogi Poly". Kogi Reports. 7 April 2020. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  6. ↑ "Gov Bello confirms Ogbo Salisu as substantive rector of Kogi Poly". Daily Post Nigeria. 3 February 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  7. ↑ "Kogi Poly Rector, Ogbo Salisu, Bags Award For Outstanding Performance". Tribune Online. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
  8. ↑ "Kogi Poly Rector, Ogbo Salisu, Bags Award For Outstanding Performance". Tribune Online. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2025.

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