The Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has expelled 365 students for submitting fake National Diploma (ND) results and forged academic transcripts to gain admission into its Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes.
The institution’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol, Mr. Yemi Ajibola, announced this in a statement, saying the affected students were enrolled in various HND programmes across its schools.
According to the statement, investigations revealed that the students used fake documents to facilitate admission into the polytechnic.
The expulsion followed a comprehensive verification exercise on credentials submitted during admission and registration processes.
The institution’s spokesperson noted that the action was part of efforts to sanitise its academic system and uphold standards.
The breakdown of expulsions shows 156 students 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, and 2 from the School of Environmental Studies.
The Rector, Dr. Koye Jolaoso, warned prospective applicants against using fake credentials to gain admission, saying the decision reflects the polytechnic’s commitment to academic integrity, excellence, and professionalism.
The institution remains focused on promoting transparency and credibility in tertiary education, and will continue to uphold academic standards.
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