Unethical Practices at Workplace, a Global Problem _Rector

Unethical Practices at Workplace, a Global Problem _Rector

 

By: Jeremiah Enaholo Kadiri

jeremiahkadiri@gmail.com

The Rector of Auchi Polytechnic in a symposium held by the Institution’s Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics on Tuesday has stated that though ethical problems abound everywhere, he is poised at restoring his Place of Primary Assignment back to Glory.

ASUP in conjunction with the Management of Auchi Polytechnic had organized a one-day symposium tagged Ethics and Practices of Academics: Issues, Patterns and Challenges at the Institution’s Auditorium in Area 1 formally known as Campus 1 to review problems of ethics and workplace practices in an attempt to awaken staff of the citadel of higher learning to certain practices that pose as drawback to performance and the risk associated with same.

TPL Dr. S.M. Jimah the rector of the Institution reiterated his resolve to fight to a standstill, corrupt practices that pose as hindrances to academic excellence. The Aigbebako of Auchi Sacred Kingdom told all present that being a son of the soil and having spent the most part of his life in the institution, he has his focus on ensuring that Auchi Polytechnic is rid off elements that are real and perceived threat to the enviable heights his administration is taking the Institution to.

Various drawbacks were cited by speakers in the symposium to show why even though quality products (students) are produced from polytechnics all over the country, an unfavorable dichotomy still exists between Universities and Polytechnics’ graduates and more so, this has transcended to the attention both academic institutions face in terms of project funding, funding for research and development, cutoff marks as well as methods and times of admission at the detriment of polytechnics.

Speaking on his progress so far in the fight against indecency on campus, the rector stated emphatically that he is positive that though a lot of institutions of higher learning are marred with crisis stemming from unethical practices, same cannot be said for Auchi Polytechnic under his watch. He stated that the polytechnic has received a total overhauling in the area of fighting sharp practices and no one is spared in the course of cleansing for the greater good.

“…I have lived all my life here and thank God for placing me in the position am occupying today. This is my town and I can tell you for a fact that I know everything and everyone through my interaction with all…

So far so good I can vouch for 90% of the staff herein that aren’t involved in sharp practices. The remaining few that are still deviant will soon find the route leading to the right path because my administration has no tolerance for those attempting or even thinking of attempting sharp practices.” He said.