Authorities of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic have expelled 365 students after uncovering that they gained admission using falsified academic credentials.
According to the institution’s management, the affected students drawn from various Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes were found to have submitted fake National Diploma (ND) results and forged transcripts from different institutions in a bid to secure admission.
The expulsion followed a comprehensive verification exercise carried out during the admission and registration process, which revealed widespread document fraud among applicants.
The institution’s Public Relations Officer, Yemi Ajibola, said the decision reflects the school’s strict stance against academic dishonesty, stressing that the move is part of efforts to sanitize the system and uphold integrity in admissions.
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Breakdown of the affected students shows that the School of Communication and Information Technology recorded the highest number with 156 expulsions.
It was followed by the School of Business and Management Studies with 117 students. The School of Science and Technology had 54 cases, while the School of Engineering recorded 36. The School of Environmental Studies had the least, with just two students affected.
The Rector of the polytechnic, Dr. Koye Jolaoso, warned prospective applicants against engaging in fraudulent practices, stating that the institution remains committed to academic excellence, transparency, and credibility.
He added that repeated verification exercises have become necessary to identify and remove cases of questionable admissions, reinforcing the institution’s zero-tolerance policy on academic misconduct.
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