Insisting that candidates’ Advanced Level certificates be thoroughly verified before processing Direct Entry applications for the 2023 academic year, the Joint Applications and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has made its position clear. This declaration comes after the Federal Government recently suspended the validation of degree certificates from Togo and the Benin Republic through the Federal Ministry of Education due to concerns about the validity of these credentials.
The Official JAMB Declaration Regarding Direct Entry Admissions
All candidates who have filed for Direct Entry admissions have been addressed by JAMB in a statement shared on the Board’s official social media account. The message encourages candidates to get in touch with their previous educational institutions as soon as possible to get their certificates verified.
The Position of the Federal Ministry of Education
Augustina Obilor-Duru, the Federal Ministry of Education’s representative, released a statement outlining the government’s concerns. It highlighted the concerning trend of people obtaining degrees by questionable means, especially in an attempt to land graduate jobs for which they are unfit. This position was made public after an exposé in the Daily Nigerian Newspaper exposed how simple it was to graduate from a Cotonou institution in six weeks.
Implications for Candidates for Direct Entry
- Candidates must act immediately: To make sure their certificates are validated, candidates are encouraged to get in touch with their previous institutions as soon as possible.
- Institutional Response: The tertiary institutions that are in charge of awarding these certificates have been contacted by JAMB. Many have complied, but some have not yet replied.
- Applications Processing: JAMB has stated unequivocally that any DE applicant whose certificates have not been validated will not have their applications completed.
- Institutions That Have Not Reacted to Verification Requests: Applicants from these establishments will not be considered for admission for the upcoming academic year.
How to Look Up Non-Responsive Institutions on the List
Candidates can view the list of universities that have not replied to the verification requests by using the links that JAMB has supplied. For candidates to ascertain the status of their previous universities throughout the verification procedure, this list is essential.
The official deadline for processing admissions for JAMB
As the admissions process for the academic year draws to a close, JAMB stresses how important it is to verify certificates quickly. It is clear that the Board is committed to upholding the integrity of the admissions process, and candidates need to move quickly to meet these requirements.
Finally
The most recent action taken by JAMB emphasizes how crucial academic integrity is to the admissions process. It is imperative that you, as an applicant, recognize the seriousness of this development and take the appropriate actions to make it easier for your credentials to be verified. Recall that your future employment depends on the integrity of your academic credentials, thus it is crucial to make sure they are acknowledged and validated.
Sources: Allschoolabs, Myschoolgist
