The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, has withdrawn the studentship of 365 individuals after discovering that they gained admission using fraudulent academic credentials.
The development was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the institution’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol, Mr. Yemi Ajibola.
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According to the statement, the affected students were enrolled in various Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes across different schools within the institution.
Ajibola explained that an extensive verification exercise uncovered discrepancies in the admission records of the students, revealing that many had submitted forged National Diploma (ND) certificates and falsified academic transcripts from other tertiary institutions.
The spokesperson noted that the fake documents were used to secure admission into the polytechnic.
He stated that the decision to expel the students followed a thorough screening and authentication process conducted on credentials submitted during admission and registration.
Ajibola said the action underscores the institution’s determination to preserve academic standards and eliminate fraudulent practices from its educational system.
He stressed that the polytechnic maintains a strict stance against forgery, dishonesty and all forms of academic misconduct.
A breakdown of the affected students showed that the highest number of expulsions was recorded in the School of Communication and Information Technology, where 156 students were removed.
The School of Business and Management Studies accounted for 117 expulsions, while 54 students were dismissed from the School of Science and Technology.
In the School of Engineering, 36 students were affected, while two students were expelled from the School of Environmental Studies.
The statement further quoted the Rector, Dr. Koye Jolaoso, as cautioning prospective candidates against attempting to gain admission through the use of forged or misleading credentials.
Jolaoso said the institution’s decision reflects its unwavering commitment to academic excellence, integrity and professional ethics.
He reaffirmed that MAPOLY would continue to uphold transparency, credibility and quality standards in the delivery of tertiary education.
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