Authorities of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, have expelled 365 students for securing admission into the institution through the use of forged academic credentials.
The affected students, who were enrolled in various Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes, were found to have submitted falsified National Diploma (ND) results and forged academic transcripts from different institutions during the admission process.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Yemi Ajibola.
According to the statement, the decision followed a comprehensive verification exercise carried out by the polytechnic to authenticate credentials submitted by students during admission and registration.
“The expulsion followed a comprehensive verification exercise conducted on the credentials submitted by students during the admission and registration processes,” Ajibola stated.
He explained that the action reflects the institution’s determination to sanitise the academic system and enforce its zero-tolerance policy against examination malpractice, certificate forgery and other forms of academic misconduct.
A breakdown of the affected students showed that the School of Communication and Information Technology recorded the highest number of expulsions with 156 students. The School of Business and Management Studies followed with 117 students, while the School of Science and Technology accounted for 54 students.
Similarly, 36 students were expelled from the School of Engineering, while the School of Environmental Studies recorded the least number with two affected students.
Reacting to the development, the Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr Koye Jolaoso, warned prospective applicants and admission seekers against presenting fake academic credentials to gain admission into the institution.
He stressed that the decisive action underscores the institution’s commitment to upholding academic integrity, maintaining high educational standards and promoting transparency in the admission process.
Jolaoso added that the measure forms part of ongoing efforts to reposition the 47-year-old institution as a model of credibility, professionalism and excellence in tertiary education.
The management reiterated its resolve to continue verifying the authenticity of credentials submitted by applicants, warning that anyone found culpable of academic fraud would face appropriate disciplinary action.
