The authorities of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic have expelled a total of 365 students for allegedly gaining admission into the institution using falsified academic credentials, in one of the biggest academic integrity crackdowns in recent years.
The expulsion was confirmed in a statement issued by the Polytechnic’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Yemi Ajibola, who disclosed that the affected students were discovered during a comprehensive verification exercise carried out on academic records submitted during admission and registration processes.
According to the institution, the expelled students, drawn from various Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes, were found to have presented fake National Diploma results and forged transcripts from different institutions in a bid to secure admission into the school.
The statement noted that the exercise was part of the Polytechnic’s renewed effort to sanitize the academic environment and eliminate fraudulent practices that undermine the credibility of the institution.
“The expulsion followed a comprehensive verification exercise conducted on the credentials submitted by students during the admission and registration processes,” the statement read.
It added that the institution remains firmly committed to a zero-tolerance policy on academic fraud, stressing that the action was necessary to protect the integrity of its qualifications and uphold standards in tertiary education.
A breakdown of the affected students showed that the School of Communication and Information Technology recorded the highest number with 156 expelled students, followed by the School of Business and Management Studies with 117.
Others include the School of Science and Technology with 54 students, the School of Engineering with 36, while the School of Environmental Studies recorded two affected students.
The Rector of the institution, Dr. Koye Jolaoso, warned prospective applicants and admission seekers against engaging in academic fraud, stating that such practices would not be tolerated under any circumstances.
He explained that the decision reflects the Polytechnic’s determination to reposition itself as a model of transparency, credibility, and academic excellence, especially as it celebrates over four decades of existence.
Dr. Jolaoso further emphasized that institutions must continuously enforce strict verification processes to preserve the value of academic certificates and restore public confidence in Nigeria’s tertiary education system.
Education stakeholders have often raised concerns over increasing cases of certificate forgery and admission fraud in higher institutions, warning that such practices weaken academic standards and damage institutional reputation.
The latest action by MAPOLY is therefore seen as part of broader efforts across Nigeria’s education sector to enforce accountability, strengthen admissions processes, and uphold academic integrity.
Authorities of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic reaffirmed that further internal checks would continue to ensure that only qualified and genuine students remain within the institution’s academic system.
