JAMB inaugurates special committee on examination malpractice

“Identify the methods, patterns, tools, and technologies used to perpetrate this infraction.

“Review current examination and registration policies and recommend improvements,” he said.

Other terms of reference, he said, are to determine the culpability or otherwise of each of the 6,458 suspected candidates whose results, excluding the albinism group, are still being withheld, among others.

“We have chosen three weeks because justice delayed is said to be justice denied.

“In about four weeks, admission will close. And we believe that those who are found not to be guilty should have the opportunity,” he added.

Responding, the committee chairman, Dr Jake Epele, thanked Oloyede’s leadership and pledged the committee’s commitment and dedication to the assignment.

“Examination malpractice is not just a breach of rules. It is a direct assault on integrity, merit, and the future of our nation’s youth.

“The task before us is therefore a sacred one. I believe that not everyone in this committee has a committee job. You have a call from God Almighty.

“The call is to defend the credibility of our examination, restore public confidence, and ensure that diligence and honesty remains the true pathway to opportunity,” he said.

Members of the committee include Prof. Muhammad Bello, Prof. Samuel Odewummi, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, Prof. Ibe Ifeakandu, and Police Commissioner Fatai Owoseni (rtd.)

Others include Dr. Chuks Okpaka of Microsoft Africa and the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students, among others.