JAMB Vows To Prosecute Offenders of Its Admission Process

By Oluchi Ihediuche

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said it is working with security operatives to ensure that Candidates and institutions follow due process for admissions into tertiary institutions.

The board announced this in its bulletin made available to journalists on Monday in Abuja.

It said stringent measures, including prosecution, would be taken against erring candidate or institution once a case has been established against them.

“For the gains of CAPS’ initiative not to be eroded and to ensure that there are consequences for flouting government’s directive on complying with the process, the board has concluded all arrangements with relevant security agencies.

“These agencies are ready to prosecute any stakeholder, candidate or admissions officers found wanting,’’

The decision, the board explained, is part of its resolution after the management meeting on the imperative of ridding the admissions process of unwholesome practices.

JAMB’s Registrar, Is-haq Oloyede, was quoted as saying that measures were being put in place to curb admission infractions.

” although the Central Admissions Process System (CAPS) had made the admission process transparent, fair and equitable, some stakeholders are working hard to circumvent the system.

“The board, with zero tolerance for corrupt acts, will not fold its arms and allow unscrupulous elements to drag it back.