The Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, has taken a firm stance against examination malpractice by suspending 19 students involved in such acts during the First Semester Examination for the 2022–2023 academic session.
According to a report by the Examination Misconduct Panel released on Monday, two additional students received warning letters cautioning them against future misconduct.
Out of the 19 suspended students, four will face a two-semester suspension, while the remaining 15 will be suspended for four semesters.
Mr. Yemi Ajibola, the Head of the Public Relations Unit at MAPOLY, commented on the development, stating that there has been a significant reduction in the number of students engaged in exam malpractice compared to previous reports.
He attributed this decline to the institution’s efforts, backed by the Ogun State Government, to sensitise students about the consequences of exam malpractice and prepare them for the job market.
“This reduction demonstrates the effectiveness of our ongoing initiatives to combat exam malpractice and instill values of integrity among our students,” stated Ajibola. “It indicates a promising trend towards a future where such misconduct will be eradicated entirely from MAPOLY.”
On April 1, News About Nigeria reported that the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) expelled 19 students, including six final-year students of the institution, for various offences.
Their expulsion was disclosed by the director of corporate affairs of the institution, Kunle Akogun, in a statement released.
According to Akogun, the vice chancellor of the university, Wahab Egbewole (SAN), approved the expulsion/rustication of the affected students, which was recommended by the Students’ Disciplinary Committee at its 220th/221st meeting.
Akogun explained that the affected students were penalised for offences ranging from misconduct, theft, examination malpractice, and hostel bed-space racketeering.
Other offences committed by the students that led to their expulsion/rustication include beating a fellow student, admission racketeering, extortion, and assault.
