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  • UTME result: Ezekwesili backs Anambra Cttee report, says Mmesoma needs psychological counselling

    UTME result: Ezekwesili backs Anambra Cttee report, says Mmesoma needs psychological counselling

    A former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has thrown her weight behind one of the recommendations of Anambra Committee report on Miss Mmesoma Ejikeme to undergo psychological counselling session.

    TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) had earlier reported the committee’s findings and recommendations where it was expressly stated that the teenager should undergo a psychological counselling therapy.

    While the controversy over Mmesoma’s result was raging with JAMB insisting that she manipulated her result changing her actual score of 249 to 362, Ezekwesili had insisted that a proper investigation into the matter must be carried out.

    With the report of the Anambra State panel which was signed by the Commissioner for Information, Paul Nwosu, indicting Mmesoma, the former education minister said she is satisfied with the process which gave the student a fair hearing.

    Recall JAMB had withdrawn Mmesoma’s result and consequently barred her from writing the examination for the next three years, sanctions Ezekwesili in a Twitter post on Saturday said she is in support of.

    “I have just read the report of the Committee set up by Anambra State Government to investigate and report their independent findings on the Mmesoma and JAMB saga.

    “I am satisfied with the process and findings of their investigation which gave Mmesoma a fair hearing to enable the Committee to gather all facts.

    “It was necessary to have independent evidence that the result Mmesoma laid claim to publicly was not only fake but that the forgery was personally orchestrated by her.

    “There are usually syndicates at the center of perpetration of exam malpractices in Nigeria but it appears not to be so in Mmesoma’s case from the facts of the Committee’s report.

    “Mmesoma’s action has consequences. I therefore support the sanctions imposed by JAMB as a deterrent to all who participate in the systemic exam malpractices within our educational system.” Ezekwesili wrote.

  • Reps wade into Ejikeme Mmesoma matter ask JAMB to suspend further actions

    Reps wade into Ejikeme Mmesoma matter ask JAMB to suspend further actions

    … set to probe alleged manipulation of UTME results

    The House of Representatives has directed JAMB to hands off from Ejikeme matter as it resolved to set up an Adhoc Committee to investigate Alleged manipulation of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by the Joint Admission And Matriculation Board.

    TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports this is coming barely five hours after Miss Ejikeme revealed that she actually scored 249 not 362.

    The house also direct JAMB to suspend further actions on the matter until Investigation is concluded.

    This was sequel to a motion promoted by Rep. Awaji-Inombek Abiante, lawmaker representing Andoni/Opobo/Nkoro federal constituency of Rivers state.

    The motion reads: “The House notes that the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is primarily charged with
    the general control of the conduct of Matriculation Examinations for admissions into Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education in Nigeria.

    “Also that graduating Secondary School leavers and others with prerequisite WAEC, NECO and other qualifying results apply to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) through the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB)
    every year to gain admission into Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education.

    “Further notes that students who sat for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) are expected to log into the JAMB portal to check their results once released by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board;
    Aware that Miss Ejikeme Mmesoma of Anglican Girls Secondary School, Nnewi,
    Anambra State sat for the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations and scored 362.

    “Also aware that on 2 July, 2023 JAMB, Head of Public Affairs and Protocol, Dr. Fabian Benjamin made a public pronouncement accusing Miss Ejikeme Mmesoma of manipulating her UTME results that she actually scored 249 instead of the 362 as claimed.

    “Further aware that Miss. Ejikeme Mmesoma came out to defend herself, that she actually printed the result from the JAMB Buncharitable and had been a brilliant child all through her Nursery and Tertiary education, coming first in all the Examinations she has been taken before the UTME, hence she posited that she is not capable of manipulating her UTME
    result.

    “Cognizant of the fact that uploading or downloading result of examinations or polls electronically, in Nigeria, glitches can occur at any time, hence the need to establish the facts before any blames;
    Worried that Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB Head of Public Affairs and Protocol alleged that some of the 2023 UTME Candidates are parading fake scores in order to get undue advantage from the public, hence the need to investigate the allegation.

    Contributing to the motion Rep Iduma Igariwey commended the mover of the motion, as they believe it is timely and call for a thorough investigation of the allegation against Miss Mmesoma.

    Rep. Iduma Igariwey said there should be an investigation to know if the young lady was manipulated and the investigation would reveal if JAMB had a structural issue.

    According to him, the inventory will reveal all that happened so that things does not continue that way”.

    Ademorin Kuye (APC Lagos) stated that” We must prove the innocence on the part of the girl and at the same time we must presume that JAMB has acted in pursuant to the law establishing them”.

    Rep. Ugonna Ozuruigbo (PDP Imo) said that it is shameful that the board is discussing authenticity of it’s results with a student.

    “I was privy to see a video where a lady was demonstrating how you can manipulate JAMB results. Is it that JAMB website is so porous. It is shameful that the body will be dragging the authenticity of their own result with a student”.

    The house adopted the motion and mandated the Adhoc Committee to report back within one (1) weeks for further legislative action.

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  • Just In: Mmesoma Ejikeme finally admits, scored 249 not 362 in UTME

    Just In: Mmesoma Ejikeme finally admits, scored 249 not 362 in UTME

    Ejikeme Mmesoma, the student alleged to have a fake Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result, has finally confessed she scored 249.

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) had in a statement issued by its spokesman, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, accused the student of forging her result after Mmesoma stood her ground that she scored 362 out of the total mark of 400.

    She admitted while appearing with her father, on a national television program on Wednesday, Mmesoma said she ought not to be blamed for the controversy.

    “It’s not my fault that I printed my result like that and they said that I forged my result. It’s not my fault. So, them banning it is not fair,” she said.

    Mmesoma said she sent an SMS to JAMB through its support system but got no response.

    “That’s the only SMS I sent there. They didn’t reply. If they check their JAMB Support System, they would see that I sent a text message. They didn’t reply.

    After all said and done, I now saw that I got 249. I sent them a text message there to know what really happened — the JAMB Support System. If they go to their system, they will see it there.”

    Benjamin had described the result being flaunted by Mmesoma as obsolete.

    “The board would like to reassure Nigerians that its system was neither tampered with nor compromised as the candidate simply falsified a copy of a result slip of a candidate named ‘Asimiyu Mariam Omobolanle,’ who sat the UTME in 2021 and scored 138.

    It is also instructive to note that the candidate, in her statement, has inadvertently revealed the rightful owner of the result she is parading when she pointed out that the QR code on the result slip showed the actual owner of the said result before she peddled a lie in an attempt to obfuscate the truth,” Benjamin said.

    Commenting on a video in which Mmesoma released in an attempt to defend herself amid the raging controversy, the JAMB spokesman said, “If you look at her posture—look at the video very well—if you look at the video critically, you will see that somebody is coaching her on what to say. Just sit down and look at the video she posted.”

  • JUST IN: JAMB bars Ejikeme from sitting for UTME for 3 years, insists result was fake

    JUST IN: JAMB bars Ejikeme from sitting for UTME for 3 years, insists result was fake

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has insisted that the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result being paraded by Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma was patently faked.

    A statement released by JAMB’s spokesperson on Tuesday, stated that the Board after considering the weighty infraction committed by Ms. Ejikeme, and in line with it’s established procedures, has withdrawn her 2023 UTME result and also barred her from sitting the Board’s examination for the next three years.

    JAMB in the statement claimed that Ejikeme simply falsified a copy of a result slip of a candidate named “Asimiyu Mariam Omobolanle”, who sat the UTME in 2021 and scored 138 adding that its system was neither tampered with nor compromised.

    “It is also instructive to note that the candidate, in her statement, has inadvertently revealed the rightful owner of the result she is parading when she pointed out that the QR code on the result slip showed the actual owner of the said result before she peddled a lie in an attempt to obfuscate the truth.

    “To witness the unassailable position of the Board regarding this obvious falsehood, the general public is, therefore, urged to endeavour to scan the QR code on the result slip to see its actual owner before it was mutilated.

    “It is to be noted that the QR code encapsulates the UTME result of each candidate, hence, what is on the result sheet is nothing other than the interpretation of the information on this QR code.

    “Furthermore, the public is also to note that the Board stopped issuing Notification of Result slips after the 2021 UTME for the simple reason that candidates were falsifying them. Consequently, the Board has been issuing actual UTME RESULT Slips (not notification of results) since 2022 complete with the photograph of each candidate.

    “Similarly, the public is also invited to ponder on the fact that out of all the candidates that sat the 2023 UTME, only Ms. Ejikeme Mmesoma parades the obsolete ‘Notification of Result,’” the statement said.

    The Board added that it remains unperturbed by this development as this is not the first time such fraudulent claims have been made.

    “As such, Nigerians are urged to recall numerous occasions where the Board was sued for billions of naira only for the lawyers to later apologise profusely for their clients’ misadventure.

    “Prominent among these is the case of a candidate, John Chinedu Ifesinachi, who, in 2021, wrote a letter to the Board, threatening to sue for N2b damages, only for him and his counsel to tender unreserved apology when the candidate eventually confessed his crime in the face of incontrovertible facts in an open investigation observed by several national public institutions including the Public Complaints Commission, National Human Rights Commission, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Council, Servicom and media houses,” the statement said.

    The statement added that the case have been handed over to relevant security agencies for a thorough investigation to unravel the masterminds of the examination scam.

    “The Board is not averse to public scrutiny and is ready for open public session involving the agencies listed above as well as relevant security agencies where the candidate, parent’s guardian, and her legal team will be present,” it said.

    The statement called on Nigerians to examine critically the issue at hand and avoid fake news trafficking.

    The Board urged individuals who are determined to goad the candidate on a “unproductive path” to have a rethink as their evil machinations would soon come to light.

    “Again, the Board restates its readiness for genuine scrutiny as this case would not be the first time and might not even be the last of such shenanigans. At the end of the day, the truth would manifest and the Board vindicated,” it said.

  • Mmesoma Ejikeme’s father speaks on controversial UTME score

    Mmesoma Ejikeme’s father speaks on controversial UTME score

    Mr Romanus Ejikeme, the father to Mmesoma Ejikeme, has said that her daughter had always come out as the overall best student from her nursery school days till date.

    Ejikeme made the disclosure while speaking with NAN on Monday in Onitsha.

    NAN reports that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), had accused Ejikeme of using a software to manipulate her score to 362 as against 249.

    According to him, “My daughter has been taking the first position from her nursery school till now. Some of these results are still with me and I have shown them to some journalists who came to my house and they were surprised.

    “I showed her results to them and they were like wow. Those who have met with her will know she can’t manipulate results.

    “I am just explaining to the world that my daughter’s result has been manipulated. I am not happy about it, they gave her result to another person and they are still intimidating her. What they are doing is not good.”

    In her reactions, Miss Ejikeme described the allegation of result manipulation as unfair as she did not use any software to manipulate her score as claimed by JAMB.

    Miss Ejikeme said that she used her exam registration number to login into JAMB portal and printed out her result through her phone.

    She said that since JAMB and the Department of State Security Service were working together, they should have completed investigation before releasing result, saying that she’s innocent of the allegation of result manipulation.

  • Anambra student celebrated as top UTME scorer faked result – JAMB

    Anambra student celebrated as top UTME scorer faked result – JAMB

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma, the student who was celebrated as the top scorer in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), faked her result.

    Recall that JAMB recently declared Nkechinyere Umeh who is also a native of Anambra State who scored 360, as the overall best candidate in the 2023 UTME.

     

    Mmesoma, a student of Anglican Girls Secondary School in Nnewi, Anambra State had in May disclosed that she had scored 362 in this year’s UTME, claiming to be the overall best candidate in the exam.

    Many Nigeria had celebrated her alleged achievement, including Innocent Chukwuma, founder of Innoson Motors, who awarded her a N3 million scholarship.

    However, a statement on Sunday by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, stated that Mmesoma faked her result and that she got 249 in the exam.

    The statement added that she had manipulated her UTME result to deceive the public to fraudulently obtain scholarship and other recognitions.

     

    It added that some other candidates had actually obtained far lower scores than they are claiming and had used some funny software packages to manipulate their results to deceive unsuspecting members of the public.

    JAMB added that candidates who were caught manipulating their results would be prosecuted in due course.

    “The most pathetic of them all is the case of Miss Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma, who claimed to have scored 362 in the 2023 UTME and was awarded a N3m scholarship by Chief (Dr.) Innocent Chukwuma.

     

    “She was even set to be honoured by the Anambra State Government when one of its top officials put a call through to JAMB to confirm her claim only for the Board to reveal that Miss Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma had actually scored 249 and not 362 she claimed. She had manipulated her UTME result to deceive the public to fraudulently obtain scholarship and other recognitions.

     

    ‘The Board would like to state that the likes of Mmesoma are still out there deceiving those who are always in a hurry to bestow honours on candidates without confirming from the Board.

     

    “A similar case was that of one Atung Gerald in Kaduna, who claimed to have scored 380. His ethnic group had taken the issue up requesting that he should be given special recognition only for the Board to disappoint them with the incontestable fact that Atung never obtain the 2023 UTME application documents not to talk of sitting the examination.

     

    “The Board would, therefore, want to advise the public to always cross check these claims by candidates with the Board before rushing to honour them with undeserving awards as certain software have been created to fake their version of their results and put same out in the public space for fun and this is what the sponsors of these candidates are using to defraud good-spirited Nigerians such as Dr. Innocent, the founder of Innoson Motors, who sincerely desires to celebrate academic excellence by investing in the education of a young Nigerian.

     

    “We commended the likes of Dr. Innocent Chukwuma and wish to encourage other Nigerians, who desire to invest in the future of genuine youngsters, never to be discouraged but to always ensure that they get the authentic results from the Board as done by the Anambra State Ministry of Education, otherwise they will be celebrating criminality as this is just another new fraudulent method in town. However, these candidates only succeed in manipulating what they are holding as the authentic results are with the Board and would be transmitted to their schools of choice at the appropriate time,” the statement said.

  • JAMB Registrar debunks myths in admission process

    JAMB Registrar debunks myths in admission process

    Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede has debunked certain myths related to securing admissions into tertiary institutions in the country.

    Prof. Oloyede debunked the myths at the 2023 Policy Meeting on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions in Abuja on Saturday.

    One of the myths debunked by Oloyede is that the best candidate is not usually the candidate who scored the highest mark in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

    The JAMB Registrar also debunked a myth on gaps in admission vacancies and why candidates were not admitted, stressing that rigidity of programme choice and mismatch of demand and supply were responsible.

    He also listed a lack of interest in existing vacancies and trial candidates (No o’level results or awaiting results) as responsible for admission gaps in the tertiary institutions.

    Oloyede also discredited notions from the public that admissions were given by JAMB.

    “JAMB has not initiated admissions since 2016,” he said, adding that the 2022 admission process is still ongoing due to opportunities given to some key players in the sector to conduct admissions.

    Oloyede disclosed that 557,626 candidates from 1.8 million applications have been admitted into tertiary institutions across the country in its 2022 admission processes.

    ”As at June 19, tertiary institutions have admitted 557,626 candidates but as we speak today, the admission is up to 600,000 as we target about 700,000. This is because admission is still ongoing.

    ”We hear about cut-off marks by JAMB but the truth is that not the best candidate who scored the highest mark in UTME that is the best candidate.

    ”Admission is based on the five o’level results that a candidate possess because we only make use of UTME for admission ranking,” he said.

    Meanwhile, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, David Adejo, urged stakeholders in the education sector to ensure fairness, transparency and accountability in the admission processes, which he said determines the fate of millions of students.

    Adejo called on admission stakeholders to ensure credibility in the process so that no candidate would be denied admission as well as no undeserving candidate was given admission.

    ”The Federal Ministry of Education have resolved that the fundamental principle of the ministry is openness and this has been provided by JAMB through inclusiveness in the UTME.

    ”JAMB must ensure sanity and integrity of exams and admission must be based on agreed guidelines to deepen accountability, transparency and fairness.

    ”Criteria for admissions remained critical by JAMB and all institutions must abide by them as we need to stick to the approved quota for admission,” he said.

    In a goodwill message, the Executive Secretary, National Universities commission (NUC), Prof. Abubakar Rasheed commended the board on its role in ensuring sanity in the education sector.

    Rasheed, represented by the Deputy Executive Secretary of the commission, Chris Maiyaki pledged the commission’s commitment with JAMB to fulfill its mandate.

    He said that the policy meeting was a game changer moment for tertiary institutions to take the leading role in the education sector.

    In the same vein, the Chairman, JAMB Equal Opportunity Group, Prof. Peter Okebukola commended the JAMB lauded the board for the interest in the education of the visually impaired and other physically challenged candidates.

    Okebukola said in the last several years, the board had processed admissions of 2,700 candidates who were visually impaired, those in the correctional centres and the down syndrome candidates.

    He added that the Nigerian higher education system was the ‘move and shaker’ of African higher education sector, hence the need to get things right especially in the area of admission processes.

    TNG reports that the policy meeting had in attendance representatives from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Vice Chancellors of Universities and Rectors of Polytechnics.

    Others are Provosts of Colleges of Education (COE), Registrars and Admission Officers of tertiary institutions, Heads of Federal Agencies, National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) and the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE).

  • See the most sought after universities in Nigeria

    See the most sought after universities in Nigeria

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) are among the most sought after universities in Nigeria.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede disclosed this in Abuja on Saturday at the 2023 policy meeting for tertiary institutions.

    He said these institutions were recognised due to the attraction of a high number of applicants during the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) application period.

    “The University of Ilorin came first on the list followed by the University of Lagos in the second place. Lagos State University is third on the list while Federal University, Oye-Ekiti is in fourth place,” Prof. Oloyede said.

    According to the JAMB Registrar during the meeting, a female candidate, Nkechinyere Umeh came top in the 2023 UTME with a cumulative mark of 360.

    Oloyede, while making presentation at the meeting, said Nkechinyere, an indigene of Anambra state scored 360 mark in the examination.

    The JAMB registrar also unveiled the top 10 candidates, among whom were Stephen Aguele from Edo state, who scored 358 came second best; Oluwafemi Ositade from Osun state scored 358 and came third on the list.

    Also listed are Gbolahan Ayinde from Lagos state scored 357; John Fulfilment from Edo state scored 356 and Chimdubem Ugonna from Imo scored 355, among others.

    JAMB adopts cut off marks for universities, polytechnics, COE

    Meanwhile, the Board on Saturday during the meeting adopted the National Minimum Tolerable score for admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education as 140, 100 and 100 respectively.

    Prof. Oloyede said that all institutions must abide by this rule and must not go below the approved points.

    He also said that every tertiary institution must ensure its own minimum standard, especially as it relates to institutional screening and grading in the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE), which must not be lower that 50 marks.

    ”All institution must abide by this minimum point. This means that no institution can go below the standard.

    ”For the 15 private universities that demand between 120 and 130 as minimum points, note that the 140 is sacrosanct and must not be violated.

    “This is because the system put in place will not recognise 139, so ensure you comply,” he said.

    Oloyede also said that institutions must not collect more than N2,000 as screening fees from candidates.

    Universities to face strict sanctions for illegal admissions

    Meanwhile, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, David Adejo said that the policy meeting would decide and agree on the modalities and guidelines for the 2023 admissions to tertiary institutions.

    ”I am aware that between the last policy meeting and now, a number of initiatives have been introduced as part of updating the existing systems.

    ”Let us familiarise ourselves with the changes that will be unfolded as this meeting progresses.

    ”I also deem it necessary to reiterate one of the resolutions of the last meeting that the admission process by the institutions should be flexible in their adherence to procedure without compromising integrity.

    On curbing of illegal admissions, Adejo said that the board’s Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) had revolutionise the admission process, eliminated administrative bottlenecks and ensured seamless interface for both applicants and institutions.

    ”As usual with JAMB, specific advisories have been issued to guide different aspects of the process. I, therefore, urge every institution to continue to comply with all advisories as a matter of regulation.

    ”It is interesting to note that between last year and now, CAPS has been widened to become, in addition to its original purpose, a secure communication platform between JAMB and each of the Vice Chancellors, Registrars, Admission Officers and Directors of Academic Planning of tertiary institutions.

    ”Besides, the Integrated Brochure And Syllabus System (IBASS) has also been widened to accommodate safe and personalised communication among the three regulatory agencies, JAMB and the institutions,” he added.

    He, therefore, commended the board for providing a platform on the ‘Condonement of Undisclosed Illegal Institutional Admission’ (CUIIA) for all such admissions conducted by various institutions outside of CAPS between 2017 and 2020.

    He said that no condonement beyond 2020 admission would be entertained while calling on institutions to abide by the guidelines emphasised in the admission process.

    He added that any admission found to have issued admission to any student outside CAPS would henceforth attract the strictest of sanctions irrespective of the status of the violator.

    JAMB to consider use of personal devices for UTME — Oloyede

    Meanwhile, Prof Oloyede has disclosed that the Board is contemplating a new policy to allow UTME candidates to write the examinations with their personal phones and other devices.

    The Registrar of JAMB said this proposed policy was based on the rising cost of logistics in taking the UTME nationwide.

    According to him, it cost the JAMB over N1.2billion to equip a Computer Based Test (CBT) centre in Kaduna state, particularly in procuring computers which candidates use to take the examination.

    ”The policy which falls under the “Bring Your Own Device” may require candidates wishing to take UTME in the future to bring their own devices to the examination hall,” he said.

    At the policy meeting, the registrar expressed concern over the crave for university education among candidates at the detriment of polytechnics and colleges of education.

    While condemning the wide disparity in admission quotas in the country, he advised aspiring candidates to explore other options within the tertiary education sector for admission.

    TNG reports the policy meeting had in attendance representatives from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Vice Chancellors of Universities and Rectors of Polytechnics.

    Others are Provosts of Colleges of Education (COE), Registrars and Admission Officers of tertiary institutions, Heads of Federal Agencies, National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) and the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE).

  • JAMB to consider use of mobile phones for UTME

    JAMB to consider use of mobile phones for UTME

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB ) says it is contemplating a new policy to allow the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates write the examinations with their personal phones and other devices.

    The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede disclosed this in Abuja on Saturday at the 2023 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions.

    He said this proposed policy was based on the rising cost of logistics in taking the UTME nationwide.

    According to him, it cost the JAMB over N1.2billion to equip a Computer Based Test (CBT) centre in Kaduna state, particularly in procuring computers which candidates use to take the examination.

    ”The policy which falls under the “Bring Your Own Device” may require candidates wishing to take UTME in the future to bring their own devices to the examination hall,” he said.

    At the policy meeting, the registrar expressed concern over the crave for university education among candidates at the detriment of polytechnics and colleges of education.

    While condemning the wide disparity in admission quotas in the country, he advised aspiring candidates to explore other options within the tertiary education sector for admission.

  • 2023 UTME: We paid N1.5bn to CBT centers – JAMB

    2023 UTME: We paid N1.5bn to CBT centers – JAMB

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has paid N1,478,416,000.00 to owners  of Non-JAMB Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide for the services they rendered during the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

    A press statement signed by JAMB’s head, public affairs and protocols, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, stated that the figure was less N59,585,000, which was part of the approved sum meant for JAMB – owned CBT centres.

    The statement added that the Board noted as proper to promptly settle obligations as and when due so as to promote and sustain a cordial working relationship with partners who discharged their duties creditably.

    “It is to be noted that most of the centres used for the examination are not JAMB-owned while some are ICT facilities of tertiary institutions. This symbiotic relationship between the Board and the privately-owned CBT centres and others is collaborative in nature and is designed to ensure better quality service delivery and inclusiveness. Hence, the Board is proud to announce that all centres owners who rendered quality service during the just-concluded examination had been appropriately commended for a job well done and paid accordingly.

    “Furthermore, as a responsive organisation, the Board will continue to ensure that every candidate is guaranteed unfettered access to higher education through the provision of a level playing field for all. The Board also reiterates its resolve to continue to leverage on state-of-the-art technology, not only to deliver quality assessment, but also to protect the integrity of its examinations.”