Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Expels 365 Students Over Fake Academic Credentials

Moshood Abiola Polytechnic has expelled 365 students after an investigation revealed that they gained admission into the institution using falsified academic credentials.

The affected students, who were enrolled in various Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes, were found to have submitted fake National Diploma (ND) results and forged academic transcripts from different institutions during the admission process.

According to the Polytechnic, the action followed a comprehensive verification exercise conducted on credentials submitted by students during admission and registration. The exercise uncovered multiple cases of document falsification, prompting the institution to withdraw the affected students from their respective programmes.

The distribution of the expelled students across the institution's schools is as follows:

• School of Communication and Information Technology – 156 students
• School of Engineering – 36 students
• School of Business and Management Studies – 117 students
• School of Science and Technology – 54 students
• School of Environmental Studies – 2 students

The Polytechnic stated that the decision reflects its commitment to maintaining academic standards and enforcing a zero-tolerance policy against fraud, forgery, and other forms of academic misconduct.

Reacting to the development, the Rector, Koye Jolaoso, warned prospective applicants and admission seekers against presenting fake academic credentials to secure admission into the institution.

He noted that the disciplinary action forms part of ongoing efforts to uphold academic integrity, promote excellence, and strengthen the reputation of the 47-year-old institution as a centre of transparency, credibility, and professionalism in tertiary education.

The Polytechnic reaffirmed its determination to continue verifying admission credentials and taking appropriate action against individuals found to have violated its admission regulations.