The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has terminated the appointment of a staff member accused of extorting unsuspecting candidates. According to the Board, the action was part of its ongoing efforts to clean up the admission and examination process. JAMB disclosed this in its release bulletin on Monday, saying its fight against fraud is not only targeted at people outside the organisation but also workers who abuse their positions.
The examination body warned staff members against exploiting candidates or compromising the integrity of its operations. JAMB reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy for corruption and misconduct, stressing that anyone involved in such acts would face serious consequences. The Board stated that its resolve to sanitise the admission and examination processes is not targeted at external fraudsters alone, but also internal misconduct.
JAMB announced the termination of the official's appointment in its weekly release bulletin, saying it was another step in its renewed commitment to removing individuals who engage in misconduct within the system. The Board noted that the action sends a clear and unequivocal message that its zero-tolerance policy on corruption and misconduct applies to everyone, irrespective of status or position.
The staff member was accused of collecting money from candidates after 'helping' them, which is a serious breach of JAMB's code of conduct. The Board stressed that having dealt decisively with external fraudsters who seek to exploit candidates and members of the public, it would not shield or spare any of its own staff members who cross the line or abuse the trust reposed in them.
JAMB's fight against fraud and misconduct is an ongoing process, and the Board has continued to emphasise accountability within the organisation. Maintaining a professional workforce is necessary to protect the credibility of Nigeria's admission and examination system. The Board reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a clean, accountable and professional workforce.
The termination of the staff member's appointment serves as a warning to other employees that nobody is above the rules. JAMB warned its employees that anyone caught taking advantage of candidates or members of the public would face severe consequences in accordance with established rules. The Board is applying the same approach it has used in tackling external fraudsters to internal misconduct.
JAMB's efforts to sanitise the admission and examination processes have been ongoing, and the Board has taken several steps to prevent fraud and misconduct. The termination of the staff member's appointment is a demonstration of JAMB's commitment to removing individuals who engage in misconduct within the system and ensuring that the admission and examination process is fair and transparent.
Key points
- JAMB terminates appointment of staff member accused of extorting candidates
- Board reaffirms zero-tolerance policy for corruption and misconduct
- Termination serves as warning to other employees against misconduct
