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MAPOLY shutdown over planned protest
The management of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, Ogun State ordered the indefinite closure of the institution amid a call for protest by some aggrieved students over result verification.
The Public Relations Officer of the institution, Yemi Ajibola, announced the indefinite closure in a statement on Monday.
Some students of the polytechnic who had their National Diploma in another polytechnic are having issues verifying their results.
This has generated concerns among the students who often encountered delays in the release of their results.
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Ajibola said: “Authorities of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta have announced the closure of the Polytechnic effective from Monday, January 13, 2025, till further notice.
“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.”
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