MAPOLY Expels 365 Students Over Fake Admission Credentials

Authorities of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, have expelled 365 students for securing admission into the institution with forged academic credentials.

The affected students, enrolled in various Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes, were found to have presented 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 Polytechnic’s Public Relations Officer, Yemi Ajibola.

According to the statement, the expulsion followed a thorough verification exercise carried out on the credentials submitted by students during admission and registration.

Ajibola said the action reflects the institution’s determination to maintain academic standards and uphold its zero-tolerance stance on fraud 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. This was followed by the School of Business and Management Studies with 117 students, the School of Science and Technology with 54 students, and the School of Engineering with 36 students. The School of Environmental Studies recorded the least number, with two students affected.

Reacting to the development, the Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr. Koye Jolaoso, warned prospective applicants against using fake academic credentials to gain admission into the institution.

He stressed that the decisive measure demonstrates the Polytechnic’s commitment to preserving academic integrity, promoting excellence, and strengthening its reputation as a credible and transparent institution of higher learning.

Jolaoso added that the institution would continue to implement measures aimed at ensuring professionalism, accountability, and compliance with academic regulations.