Education
200 candidates, 50 CBT operators on trial for examination malpractices – JAMB boss
• parents, professional examination takers aid and abet cheating
No fewer than 200 candidates of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, (JAMB) and over 50 Computer Based Test, (CBT) operators are currently being prosecuted for various examination malpractices in the country.
JAMB Registrar and Chief Executive, Professor Ishaq Oloyede who disclosed this on Thursday noted that activities of unscrupulous candidates and fraudsters were major challenges facing the examination body.
Speaking on AM120, a live breakfast programme on the television channel of the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State, (BCOS TV), monitored by Mega Icon Magazine, Professor Oloyede however maintained that JAMB has put several controlled measures in place to curb or minimize the activities of those who always wants to cut corners or use technology to cheat in examinations.
According to the JAMB boss, “We have deployed trusted persons.The supervision became intense.Resident supervisors are now put in charge of clusters of 250 candidates.We also deploy detective services in such a manner that the possibility of escaping detection becomes impossible”.
Oloyede stressed that JAMB has succeeded in minimizing the ignoble role played by several unregulated tutorial centers which he calls middle men and professional examination takers which aid and abet examination malpractices, adding that “we have attained a stage where anyone who intends to cheat will think twice as it now becomes almost impossible to go away with the act.”
Oloyede, while decrying the involvement of parents in examination malpractices said “I can deal with the pranks of candidates or students. I can deal with the antics of those fraudsters. But what I find difficult is the involvement of parents. It is very sad that some parents who have faked their past still want to fake the future of their children, thereby creating platform to damage the character and integrity of such children.”
JAMB Registrar said that through the policy of openness and accountability which he initiated at the onset,the board has continued to remit substantial amount of money to the covers of the federal government since he assumed office in August 2017.
It will be recalled that last Monday 4th May,2020,JAMB announced a remittance of 7billion Naira to the federal government, saying the amount is part of excess funds generated in 2020 particularly from the March and April 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations,UTME.
Oloyede explained further that from outset,the present leadership of the board decided to return whatever was left unutilized from its operational costs.
“We are not revenue generating body. We are not revenue wasting agency. When we came in we drew the line,to put everything we do on the table.Through this,it is easy to monitor all our revenues.You know that once you cross the red line,you will account for it.
“The problem with leadership in Nigeria is that there is too much discretion and one of the major causes of deep-rooted corruption is that there is too much latitude.Authorities at various levels have stop much powers.
“What we did was that we limited discretion in JAMB.There is a procedure and once you don’t follow the procedure your asked to account for your inaction”, he said .
When asked about the reason behind his success story as JAMB Registrar and Chief Executive,he attributed this to God, his parents and his teachers at all levels as well as the foundation laid by his predecessors.
The management of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, has scheduled the 2024/2025 matriculation ceremony for Thursday, March 27, 2025.
According to a statement by the University Registrar, Mrs. Olubunmi Siju’ Asunmo, the event will commence at 10:00 a.m. at the University Board of Trustees (BOT) Large Lecture Theatre and will be presided over by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan.
The matriculation lecture will be delivered by Prof. Olatunde O. Fawole, a former Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and former Chairman of the Committee of Provosts and Deans at LAUTECH, Ogbomoso.
The university has urged all stakeholders, including Senate members, management staff, deans, directors, heads of departments, service divisions, faculty officers, and students’ representatives, to be seated by 9:30 a.m. prompt for a smooth event.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the sale of the 2025 Direct Entry (DE) forms will commence on Wednesday, March 12.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, on Monday. He emphasized that the registration process is essential for individuals with degrees, diplomas, or A-level certificates seeking admission into their preferred universities.
“The initiation of the DE sales follows the successful conclusion of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) application sales, which ended on Saturday, March 8, 2025,” the statement read.
According to JAMB, a total of 2,030,627 candidates registered for the 2025 UTME, with 200,115 participating in the Mock-UTME and 630 in the trial mock examination.
The board warned prospective Direct Entry applicants to ensure they meet all entry requirements, as any false declaration of qualifications would attract serious penalties.
“A special committee will verify all submitted advanced-level qualifications, and any fraudulent results will lead to prosecution. Additionally, institutions are encouraged to directly verify certificates before considering admissions,” the board stated.
JAMB also clarified that registration for the Direct Entry process can only be done at designated JAMB Professional Registration Centres (PRCs).
As the registration date approaches, candidates are advised to adhere to all guidelines and ensure that their credentials are properly verified to avoid disqualification.
The Federal Government has officially adopted the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, as a Federal University of Education. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the transition on Friday, expressing gratitude to the Ogun State Government for inviting the Federal Government to take over one of the state’s most valued educational institutions.
The announcement was contained in a statement released by the Presidency on Sunday, highlighting the significance of TASUED’s transition and its alignment with national educational priorities.
“It is an opportunity for the Federal Government to honour Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who pioneered the revolutionary free education programme in Western Nigeria, and Dr Tai Solarin, who dedicated his life to educating our children and instilling patriotic and leadership values at Mayflower School in Ikenne,” President Tinubu was quoted as saying.
The President further acknowledged the Awujale of Ijebuland’s instrumental role in preventing TASUED’s closure in 2012, just seven years after its establishment. He described the transition as a strategic move aimed at strengthening teacher education and improving instructional quality nationwide.
“With a well-developed infrastructure and academic programme, the transition requires minimal federal investment,” the statement noted.
TASUED, established in 2005 by the Ogun State Government, holds the distinction of being Nigeria’s first specialised university of education. It was named in honour of Dr Tai Solarin, a renowned educationist and social reformer. The institution’s conversion into a federal university marks a historic milestone as the first federal tertiary institution in Ogun East Senatorial District, which includes Ijebu and Remo areas.
With this development, TASUED joins Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, and Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, as Nigeria’s three federally owned universities dedicated to teacher education. The takeover underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding access to quality education and strengthening the foundation of Nigeria’s teaching workforce.
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