The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, has expelled 365 students for gaining admission with falsified academic documents.
This was disclosed 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 different schools of the polytechnic.
According to the statement, investigations revealed that the students submitted fake National Diploma (ND) results and forged academic transcripts from other institutions to secure admission.
The spokesperson said the expulsion followed a thorough verification exercise on credentials submitted during the admission and registration processes.
He noted that the action was part of efforts to sanitise the academic system and maintain high standards.
“The institution has zero tolerance for fraud, forgery, and other forms of academic misconduct,” he said.
A breakdown of the expelled students showed that 156 were 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 two from the School of Environmental Studies.
The Rector, Dr. Koye Jolaoso, warned prospective applicants against using fake credentials to gain admission into the institution.
He said the decision demonstrated the polytechnic’s commitment to academic integrity, excellence, and professionalism, while reaffirming its focus on transparency and credibility in tertiary education.
