The authorities of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, has expelled 365 students for securing admission into the institution with falsified academic documents.
This is contained in a statement on Monday in Abeokuta by the institution’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol, Mr Yemi Ajibola.
Ajibola explained that the affected students were enrolled in various Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes across its schools.
According to the statement, investigations revealed that the students submitted fake National Diploma (ND) results and forged academic transcripts from different institutions.
He added that the documents were used to facilitate admission into the polytechnic.
“The expulsion followed a comprehensive verification exercise conducted on the credentials submitted by students during the admission and registration processes.
“This decision underscores the Institution’s commitment to sanitising the academic system and reinforcing its zero-tolerance policy against fraudulent practices and other forms of academic misconduct,” Ajibola stated.
“A breakdown showed that 156 students were expelled from the School of Communication and Information Technology.
“The School of Business and Management Studies recorded 117 expulsions, while 54 students were affected in the School of Science and Technology.
“The School of Engineering accounted for 36 expelled students, while two students were affected in the School of Environmental Studies,” he added.
According to the statement, the rector, Dr Koye Jolaoso, warned prospective applicants against using fake credentials to gain admission into the institution.
Dr Jolaoso said that the decisive action reflects the polytechnic’s commitment to upholding academic integrity, promoting excellence, and repositioning the 47-year-old Institution as a model of transparency, credibility, and professionalism in tertiary education.
