Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has expelled 365 students for gaining admission into Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes using forged credentials.
The affected students allegedly submitted fake National Diploma (ND) results and altered academic transcripts from various institutions.
The mass expulsion was announced on Monday in a statement by MAPOLY’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol, Mr. Yemi Ajibola emailed to Persecondnews.
According to Ajibola, the fraudulent activities were uncovered during a comprehensive verification exercise of documents submitted by students during the admission and registration processes.
The expelled students were enrolled in various HND programmes across the polytechnic’s schools.
He noted that the action was part of efforts to sanitise its academic system and uphold standards.
“The institution reiterated its zero-tolerance policy on fraud, forgery and other forms of academic misconduct.
“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 stated.
Meanwhile, the Rector, Dr. Koye Jolaoso, has warned prospective applicants against using fake credentials to gain admission into the institution.
Jolaoso maintained that the rigorous screening and expulsions were necessary to uphold the polytechnic’s core values of academic integrity, excellence, and professionalism.
The institution, he noted, stays firm in its mission to promote transparency and credibility in the tertiary education sector.
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