Staff and students at Kogi State Polytechnic have been thrown into mourning after Anslem Ojodomo, a lecturer in the Department of Public Administration, collapsed and died while teaching.
The Rector, Prof. Salihu Avidime, confirmed the incident in a statement signed by the Acting Coordinator of Public Relations, John Onimisi, describing Ojodomo’s death as a personal shock.
The rector recalled meeting the lecturer just hours earlier, noting that he appeared in good spirits and showed no obvious signs of ill health.
According to the statement, Ojodomo had no publicly known history of serious health issues, and colleagues said his sudden collapse came as a complete surprise.
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Ojodomo, who joined the polytechnic in 2021, was known for his dedication, humility, and professionalism. He served as Deputy Dean of Students’ Services and contributed to several institutional committees, leaving a lasting impression on both colleagues and students.
Eyewitnesses reported that Ojodomo collapsed while addressing students during a lecture and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
His sudden passing comes barely a month after the institution lost Dr. Barnabas Akuba, who had recently completed his PhD.
The polytechnic community has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of two lecturers in such a short time. Ojodomo held Master’s degrees from Prince Abubakar Audu University and had recently defended his PhD proposal. He was widely regarded as an inspiring educator.
The institution extended condolences to Ojodomo’s family and the people of Igalamela/Odolu, praying for the repose of his soul.
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