Ogun poly expels 365 students over fake documents
Authorities of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, have expelled 365 students after discovering that they secured admission using falsified academic documents.
The affected students, enrolled in various Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes, were found to have submitted fake National Diploma (ND) results and forged transcripts from different tertiary institutions to gain admission into the polytechnic.
The institution said the expulsion followed a comprehensive verification exercise on credentials submitted during admission and registration. The exercise uncovered widespread irregularities involving forged documents presented by several students seeking admission into HND programmes.
Speaking to journalists on Monday, the Public Relations Officer of the polytechnic, Yemi Ajibola, said the decision was taken to protect the integrity of the institution’s academic system and uphold ethical standards in its admission process.
He explained that the verification exercise was designed to ensure that all admitted students met the required academic standards and that all submitted credentials were authentic and verifiable.
Ajibola said the action reflects the institution’s commitment to sanitising the academic system and enforcing a zero-tolerance policy on fraudulent practices and academic misconduct.
A breakdown of the affected students shows that the School of Communication and Information Technology recorded the highest number of expulsions with 156 students. This was followed by the School of Business and Management Studies with 117 students.
The School of Science and Technology accounted for 54 students, while the School of Engineering had 36 students expelled. The School of Environmental Studies recorded the lowest number, with two students affected.
The institution said the findings highlight the growing challenge of document falsification in the tertiary education sector and the need for stronger collaboration on credential verification among institutions.
Reacting to the development, the Rector of the polytechnic, Koye Jolaoso, warned prospective applicants against submitting fake academic records to gain admission.
He said management would continue to scrutinise all credentials and would not hesitate to sanction anyone found guilty of violating admission rules.
Jolaoso added that the action demonstrates the institution’s resolve to uphold academic integrity, promote excellence, and protect the credibility of certificates issued by the polytechnic.
He reaffirmed MAPOLY’s commitment to admitting only qualified candidates with genuine academic records, stressing that any attempt to bypass the admission process through fraud would attract strict disciplinary action.