Authorities of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, have expelled 365 students for allegedly securing admission into the institution using forged academic credentials.
The Polytechnic’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol, Mr. Yemi Ajibola, disclosed that the affected students, admitted into different Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes, were discovered to have submitted fake National Diploma (ND) results and forged academic transcripts from various institutions during the admission process.
Ajibola explained that the decision followed an extensive verification exercise carried out on credentials presented by students during admission and registration.
He said the move demonstrates the institution’s determination to sanitise the academic system and uphold its zero-tolerance stance on fraud and other forms of academic misconduct.
A breakdown of the expelled students revealed that 156 were from the School of Communication and Information Technology, 117 from the School of Business and Management Studies, 54 from the School of Science and Technology, 36 from the School of Engineering, while two were from the School of Environmental Studies.
Ajibola added that the Rector, Arc. Koye Jolaoso, has warned prospective applicants against attempting to gain admission into the institution with falsified credentials.
According to the Rector, the action highlights the Polytechnic’s resolve to uphold academic integrity, promote excellence, and strengthen its reputation as a transparent, credible, and professional institution of higher learning.
Jolaoso further stressed that the institution would continue to enforce high academic standards and ensure that only qualified candidates are admitted into its programmes.
