MAPOLY shuts campus as vetting method for ND results sparks protest

The management of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) in Ogun state has halted academic activities.

Polytechnic students typically earn a national diploma (ND) after two years of study, followed by a higher national diploma (HND) within the same or in a different institution after another two years of study.

This often requires industrial work experience in between.

On Monday, HND students at MAPOLY took to the streets of the campus to protest a management decision to verify their ND results from their former schools.

The students are also protesting an alleged increase in tuition fees and delay in the mobilisation of higher national diploma students for the national youth service.

Yemi Ajibola, MAPOLY spokesperson, said the management’s decision to suspend academic activities was necessary to “ensure the safety of lives and properties”.

In a statement, he said the school authority is being weary of fake results being presented by some of students.

MAPOLY advised the students to stay away from the campus.

The institution urged parents and the public to expect further information about its decision.

“Authorities of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta have announced the closure of the Polytechnic effective from Monday, 13th January 2025, till further notice,” Ajibola’s statement reads.

“This is to ensure the safety of lives and properties owing to the protest by some students on the decision of the Management to verify their National Diploma results from their former schools.

“Management expressed its zero tolerance to fake results from any quarters.

“Consequently, students are advised to stay away from the campus in their interests.

“Parents and the general public are assured of timely updates as events unfold.”