The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has terminated the appointment of a staff member accused of extorting unsuspecting candidates seeking admissions and UTME-related assistance.

The board announced the dismissal in its weekly release bulletin, emphasizing its zero-tolerance stance on corruption and internal misconduct.

Key Takeaways from the Official Announcement

• Internal Sanitization: JAMB stated that its crackdown on fraud is not limited to external fraudsters and scammers; the board is applying the same strict standard to root out internal “bad eggs” who exploit applicants.
• Warning to Staff: The exam body issued a stern warning to all personnel across its offices, declaring that anyone caught engaging in unwholesome practices, demanding money, or compromising the board’s integrity will face immediate dismissal and prosecution under established service rules.
• Zero-Tolerance Policy: JAMB reaffirmed its commitment to keeping the UTME registration and university admission process transparent, protecting candidates and parents from extortion by both staff and external agents.