The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, has expelled no fewer than 365 students over alleged involvement in admission fraud and presentation of forged academic credentials.
The affected students were reportedly withdrawn from the institution after an internal verification exercise uncovered widespread irregularities in the documents submitted during their admission processes.
Findings revealed that several of the students allegedly secured admission into different academic programmes using falsified certificates, manipulated academic records and other questionable credentials that failed the institution’s screening procedures.
The development, according to sources within the institution, followed a comprehensive audit initiated by the management to verify the authenticity of students’ admission documents and academic qualifications.
During the exercise, authorities reportedly discovered that many of the affected students could not provide genuine evidence to support the qualifications used in gaining admission into the polytechnic.
The institution described the move as part of renewed efforts to safeguard academic integrity, preserve the credibility of its certificates and eliminate fraudulent practices within the admission system.
MAPOLY has, in recent times, intensified actions against certificate forgery and academic misconduct, especially cases involving candidates allegedly presenting fake National Diploma results to gain entry into Higher National Diploma programmes.
School authorities maintained that admission into the institution must strictly be based on merit and legitimate qualifications, warning candidates against attempting to gain admission through dishonest means.
The management further stressed that any applicant found guilty of presenting forged documents would face stiff disciplinary measures, including immediate cancellation of admission and expulsion from the institution.
Education stakeholders have since described the action as a strong signal to students and admission seekers across tertiary institutions on the consequences of academic fraud and document falsification.
The institution reaffirmed its commitment to upholding academic standards and ensuring that only qualified candidates are admitted into its programmes, while urging prospective students to follow lawful and transparent admission procedures.
