By Akinsuroju Olubunmi
JAMB uncovers 1,665 fake A-Level results.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed the discovery of 1,665 fake A-level results during the 2023 Direct Entry registration exercise. The revelation comes as part of efforts to combat endemic corruption within the system and restore integrity to the admission process.
According to JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, the uncovered fake results include 397 from colleges of education, 453 university diplomas, and others from various A’level certificates. Oloyede emphasized the importance of safeguarding the integrity of A-level certificates used for admissions, highlighting the need for measures to ensure their authenticity.
Stunned by the magnitude of fraudulent certificates, Oloyede recounted the shocking discovery at Bayero University, Kano, where out of 148 Direct Entry applications, only six certificates were found to be genuine. This prompted stakeholders to convene and devise strategies to address the issue.
As part of the measures, an A’level result verification task force has been constituted, alongside the establishment of a common platform for certificate verification. This platform, known for its reliability and user-friendliness, allows for swift verification in just five minutes.
In line with the seriousness attached to the verification process, JAMB has implemented a “no verification, no admission” policy. Institutions failing to comply with verification requests face repercussions, with candidates requiring pre-verification before completing their DE registration.
As modifications to the ongoing registration process, candidates can now proceed with registration while schools verify their credentials in the background.
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