Admission Fraud MAPOLY Removes 365 Students Over Forged Academic Documents
MAPOLY has expelled 365 HND students after a credential verification exercise uncovered fake ND results and forged transcripts. The institution says the move reinforces its zero-tolerance policy on academic fraud and serves as a warning to prospective applicants.
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Authorities of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, expelled 365 students for securing admission into the institution with falsified academic credentials.
The affected students, all enrolled in various Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes, were found to have presented fake 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, Mr. Yemi Ajibola.
According to the statement, the expulsion followed a thorough verification exercise carried out on credentials submitted by students during admission and registration.
"The expulsion followed a comprehensive verification exercise conducted on the credentials submitted by students during the admission and registration processes," Ajibola stated.
He explained that the action reflects the institution's determination to maintain high academic standards and eliminate fraudulent practices within its system.
"This decision underscores the institution's commitment to sanitising the academic system and reinforcing its zero-tolerance policy against fraudulent practices and other forms of academic misconduct," he added.
A breakdown of the affected students showed that the School of Communication and Information Technology recorded the highest number of expulsions with 156 students. The School of Business and Management Studies followed with 117 students, while the School of Science and Technology accounted for 54 cases. The School of Engineering had 36 affected students, and the School of Environmental Studies recorded two cases.
Reacting to the development, the Rector of the Polytechnic, Dr. Koye Jolaoso, warned prospective applicants and admission seekers against using fake academic documents to gain admission into the institution.
He noted that the decisive action demonstrates MAPOLY's commitment to upholding academic integrity, promoting excellence, and strengthening its reputation as a credible and transparent institution of higher learning.
Dr. Jolaoso further stressed that the 47-year-old institution would continue to enforce strict measures against academic fraud in order to preserve the value of its certificates and maintain public confidence in its admission processes.
