Kwara Polytechnic expels 42 students after malpractice inquiry
Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has expelled 42 students over examination malpractice after an investigation. The affected group comprises 31 Higher National Diploma students and 11 National Diploma students, according to Punch Nigeria, which did not provide further details of the cases or sanctions.
Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has expelled 42 students for examination malpractice following an investigation, Punch Nigeria reported. The expelled students comprise 31 candidates enrolled in Higher National Diploma programmes and 11 National Diploma students. The figures were provided in the report announcing the disciplinary action.
The institution’s decision followed an inquiry into examination malpractice. The available material does not state when the alleged misconduct occurred, what forms it took or whether the students were given opportunities to respond during the investigation. It also does not provide details of the specific examination sessions involved, the institution’s applicable rules or any appeal process available to the affected students.
The expulsions represent the outcome identified by the polytechnic after its investigation. No response from the students or their representatives, and no further comment from the institution, was included in the supplied information. Punch Nigeria reported the action and gave the breakdown between HND and ND students.
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