The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has called on parents and candidates to raise concerns if they are confident in their Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scores but are denied admission into their preferred institutions.
Registrar of JAMB, Ishaq Oloyede, made this known during an interview on Good Morning Nigeria, a programme aired by the Nigerian Television Authority.
Oloyede criticised the persistence of malpractice among some parents, noting that many still resort to illegal means due to long-standing habits and misconceptions about the admission process. He emphasised that the system has evolved and is now structured to promote fairness and accountability.
According to him, the introduction of the Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) has significantly improved transparency in the admission process. He explained that candidates who meet admission requirements but are not offered placement should formally lodge complaints, as the system allows for easy verification and review.
“Many people assume there is no other way,
but the process is now clear and fair. If you are certain of your score and eligibility, you should speak up,” he stated.Oloyede further revealed that since the implementation of CAPS in 2017, there have been no significant issues reported, describing the platform as reliable and efficient in handling admissions without interference.
On the issue of Direct Entry admissions, the registrar disclosed that JAMB has intensified its verification processes, particularly for programmes such as JUPEB and IJMB. He noted that stricter checks have led to a decline in fraudulent applications.
He added that the board has uncovered several cases of forged credentials, including instances where foreign institutions denied issuing certificates presented by candidates. This, he said, has prompted JAMB to collaborate more closely with universities—both local and international—to authenticate qualifications.
Oloyede reiterated JAMB’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of Nigeria’s admission system, stressing that ongoing reforms are aimed at eliminating fraud and ensuring that only qualified candidates gain admission.
