MAPOLY Cracks Down on Admission Fraud, Expels 365 Students Over Forged Credentials

The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) has reportedly expelled 365 students after investigations uncovered widespread irregularities involving forged admission documents and fake academic credentials submitted during the admission process.

Global Mirror News gathered that the affected students were found to have gained admission into various programmes using falsified certificates, altered academic records, and other questionable documents that failed the institution’s verification process. The development is part of the Polytechnic’s ongoing efforts to strengthen academic integrity and eliminate admission fraud within the Institution.

The Institution’s management explained that the action followed a comprehensive screening and verification exercise aimed at authenticating the credentials of admitted students. Officials reportedly discovered that hundreds of students could not provide genuine documentation to support the qualifications used to secure admission.

The latest disciplinary action comes amid MAPOLY’s intensified campaign against certificate forgery and academic misconduct. Earlier investigations by the institution had exposed several cases involving students who allegedly presented fake National Diploma results to gain admission into Higher National Diploma programmes.

School authorities stressed that admission into the Institution must be based on merit and legitimate qualifications, warning prospective students against attempting to gain entry through fraudulent means. The management noted that any candidate found presenting forged credentials would face severe sanctions, including immediate withdrawal of admission and expulsion.

Global Mirror News reports that Education stakeholders described the development as a strong warning to applicants and students across tertiary institutions, emphasizing the need for transparency and honesty in the admission process.

The Institution reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining academic standards and ensuring that only qualified candidates benefit from its educational programmes. Authorities also urged students to follow due process when seeking admission, stressing that fraudulent shortcuts could lead to long-term consequences for their academic and professional careers.