Kaduna Polytechnic has expelled 63 students and suspended 36 others for various academic offenses, including examination malpractices and fraudulent admission.
The decision was ratified at the institution’s 114th Academic Board meeting held on April 30, 2025.
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According to a circular signed by Abdullahi Muhammad, Deputy Registrar of Academic Affairs, the disciplinary actions followed recommendations made by two investigative panels. The Fraudulent Admission and Related Matters Investigation Committee (FARMIC) and the Examination Misconduct Cases and Malpractice Committee (EMCMC) were responsible for the findings that led to the expulsions and suspensions.
The FARMIC report revealed that five students gained admission through deceitful means, prompting the board to withdraw their admissions and expel them from the institution. Meanwhile, the EMCMC report implicated over 70 students from several departments, including Mass Communication, Building Technology, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, and Architecture, for various forms of examination malpractice. However, three students were cleared after the board found no evidence against them.
In response to the disciplinary actions, the Polytechnic reaffirmed its commitment to upholding academic integrity and maintaining discipline among its students. The institution emphasized its zero-tolerance policy toward misconduct, warning that any actions undermining the institution’s core values would be met with stringent consequences.
The management also reiterated its determination to enforce institutional rules, ensuring that the Polytechnic remains a fair and transparent academic environment for all students. Through these actions, Kaduna Polytechnic seeks to maintain its reputation and provide quality education, setting an example of accountability and discipline in higher education.
