JAMB Recommends Sanctions for CBT Centres, Registrants Over Fingerprint Irregularities

• JAMB has proposed a three-year suspension for registrants involved in fingerprint infractions affecting over 50 candidates, barring them from participating in UTME and other related exams.
• Implicated CBT centres are to undergo mandatory ethics training through nearby federal universities and must present proof before being re-engaged by the Board.
• While many registrants admitted guilt and pleaded for leniency, JAMB insists on disciplinary actions to protect the integrity of the examination process.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has recommended disciplinary measures against 11 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres and their agents found to be involved in fingerprint violations during the registration process for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

JAMB’s registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, made this known after a stakeholder meeting in Abuja, which also involved discussions with the implicated CBT centres and registrants.

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He stated that the proposed actions—pending the approval of the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa—are aimed at preserving the credibility of the examination system.

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According to Oloyede, “The leadership of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, with some critical stakeholders here, recommends as follows: That any registrant who has registered more than 50 candidates (with infractions) should be dismissed from participating in any activities of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.”

He further explained the scope of the sanctions, adding, “Such a person will not participate in any UTME exercise, will not be registered for the UTME even as a student, and will not be allowed to participate in any of the sister examinations, be it WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB, and this is to be for three years.”

Oloyede noted that while the three-year suspension could be reviewed later based on evidence of remorse, those involved with fewer than 50 candidates would be issued a warning, required to write an apology, and sign a bond assuring non-repetition of such misconduct.

For the implicated CBT centres, JAMB is proposing a mandatory ethics training for all staff, which must be conducted and certified by a nearby federal university.

“All CBT centres involved are to be warned, and then they will be asked to sign a bond. Besides the bond, they will also be required to provide evidence of their registrants’ training. That training should be anchored by the appropriate department of the university within their vicinity,” he said through JAMB’s public communication adviser, Dr Fabian Benjamin.

He stressed that centres would not be allowed to work with JAMB again until they obtain a certificate confirming that their personnel have undergone proper ethical training.

“We will not allow any of these centres to do anything with us until they bring a certificate, a letter from a federal institution closest to that centre that their staff have been trained on ethical standards,” he said.

Oloyede also noted that government-owned centres found culpable would have their actions reported to the appropriate authorities.

During the meeting, many affected registrants admitted to engaging in fingerprint sharing, attributing it to ignorance or the drive to attract more candidates to their centres. Some reportedly broke down in tears, pleading for mercy.

One of the attendees, former Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, remarked that the offence could attract legal consequences. However, he urged JAMB to consider forgiveness after the offenders sign undertakings to refrain from such practices in future.

Bashir Gumel, an official from Jicoras CBT Centre in Jigawa, also addressed the gathering, assuring that internal investigations were already underway.

“To retain the integrity of our institution, this will not go like that. They have to be punished,” he said. “And we promise that the action that will be taken will be shared with the JAMB office… Because this is our first time, and we were not aware of such an occurrence. We promised that this would never occur again.”

The centres summoned for the meeting include:
• Misau Emirate ICT Centre, Misau, Bauchi State
• Ijaw National Academy, Kiama, Bayelsa State
• Directorate of ICT, Nigerian Army University, Biu, Gombe State
• Emerald IT Academy Limited, Benin City, Edo State
• Tigh Technologies, Sascon International School, Maitama, Abuja
• Jicoras CBT Centre, Babura, Jigawa State
• Huntsville Technology Limited, Anthony, Lagos State
• Jolas College CBT Centre, Obalende, Lagos
• Abdul Ocean Wealth CBT Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State
• National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Wase, Plateau State
• Consulate Salle D’Examen CBT Centre, By Jonny Lane/Navy Barrack Agip Estate, Rivers State.

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