The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has taken a decisive step to safeguard its academic integrity by expelling 365 students found guilty of using falsified academic documents to secure admission.
In a major crackdown on academic fraud, the institution's Head of Public Relations and Protocol, Mr Yemi Ajibola, announced the mass expulsion in an official statement released on the polytechnic's website on Monday, June 1, 2026. All affected individuals were enrolled in various Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes.
The expulsions followed a thorough and comprehensive verification exercise targeting the credentials submitted by students during their admission and registration processes. The investigation uncovered that the expelled students had presented fake National Diploma (ND) results and forged academic transcripts. These fraudulent documents, purportedly from other tertiary institutions, were used to illegally gain entry into MAPOLY's advanced programmes.
Mr Ajibola stressed that the 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. The Rector of the polytechnic, Arc. Dr Adekoyejo Jolaoso, issued a stern warning to future applicants, advising them to avoid forged documents and noting that the school has mechanisms to catch syndicates and cheats.
Dr Jolaoso explained that the sweeping disciplinary action was necessary to preserve the value of certificates issued by the institution. He noted that the move reflects the polytechnic's dedication to upholding strict academic integrity and excellence, aiming to position the 47-year-old institution as a premier model of transparency, credibility, and professionalism in Nigeria's tertiary education landscape.
Breakdown of Expelled Students by Department
The School of Communication and Information Technology was the hardest hit, accounting for nearly half of the expelled students. A breakdown of the data is as follows:
- School of Communication and Information Technology: 156 students
- School of Business and Management Studies: 117 students
- School of Science and Technology: 54 students
- School of Engineering: 36 students
- School of Environmental Studies: 2 students
The polytechnic's management emphasized that this drastic move was necessary to protect the integrity and value of MAPOLY certificates, ensuring that the institution remains a beacon of academic excellence in Nigeria.
