…. Majority from ICT, Business Schools as probe uncovers fake ND results
… Rector warns applicants against certificate fraud, vows sustained crackdown
Authorities of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic have expelled no fewer than 365 students for securing admission with falsified academic credentials, in a sweeping disciplinary action aimed at restoring integrity to the institution’s admission process.
it was gathered that the affected students, all enrolled in various Higher National Diploma programmes, were found to have presented forged National Diploma results and fake academic transcripts purportedly obtained from different tertiary institutions.
The mass expulsion followed a rigorous verification exercise conducted by the polytechnic to authenticate documents submitted during admission and registration.
Breakdown of the affected students showed that the School of Communication and Information Technology recorded the highest number with 156 expulsions, 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, and the School of Environmental Studies with two students affected.
The institution described the development as part of a broader effort to sanitise its academic system and enforce a strict zero-tolerance stance on fraud and misconduct.
Speaking on the development, the Rector, Koye Jolaoso, warned prospective students against attempting to gain admission through fraudulent means, stressing that such actions would attract severe consequences.
He said the decisive measure reflects the polytechnic’s resolve to uphold academic standards, promote excellence, and reposition the institution as a credible and transparent centre of learning.
“The integrity of our academic process cannot be compromised. We will continue to deploy stringent verification mechanisms to ensure only qualified candidates are admitted,” the rector stated.
The management reiterated its commitment to sustaining the crackdown on certificate fraud, noting that the exercise would be a continuous process.
