Rector Tells Students to Report Sexual Harassment or Pressure by Lecturers

Students are urged by Mrs. Eduma Essien, Rector of Federal Polytechnic Ukana, Akwa Ibom State, to report any sexual pressure or harassment from instructors to the Polytechnic’s Anti-Sexual Harassment Unit or management for proper investigation and punishment.

Additionally, Essien warned pupils that the institution would not support any of the vices, including exam malpractice, cultism, or any other antisocial activity.

She also required them to be familiar with the policies, rules, and regulations of the polytechnic.

Speaking on Tuesday at the 12th Orientation Exercise for newly admitted students, the rector added that handouts are not allowed at the polytechnic and that students should only buy recognized textbooks.

Essien gave the pupils the assurance that studying would be simple in a setting that encourages order, security, and academic success as long as she is in charge.

“I encourage you to report any form of sexual pressure from lecturers to the Anti-Sexual Harassment Unit or management,” she stated. The trading of gifts for grades is discouraged at this institution.

“We also want to produce graduates who can confidently defend their certificates anywhere, so we have zero tolerance for exam malpractice and cultism.”

The rector clarified that through the polytechnic’s required skills acquisition program, students will not only graduate with academic credentials but also gain useful talents.

She claims that the world is becoming more and more interested in what people can contribute to society.

In order to make teaching and learning efficient and fulfilling, Essien also urged the students to collaborate with their instructors by assiduously completing their assignments.

Additionally, resource people gave lectures on a range of topics related to the polytechnic system throughout the orientation exercise. Among them are Mr. Idhigu Lucky, the Registrar, Sir Emmanuel Esomonu, the Bursar, and Mr. Ehikioya Uduebor, the Polytechnic Librarian.