JAMB Uncovers 3,000 Fake Graduates, Highlights Issue of Illegal Admissions

In a significant move to cleanse Nigeria’s educational system, the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has revealed the existence of 3,000 fake graduates with fraudulent certificates. These individuals, according to JAMB, have never attended a university classroom, highlighting a deep-seated issue of corruption and illegal admissions within the country’s educational institutions.

Alarming Discovery by JAMB

JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, announced this troubling discovery in a recent bulletin, emphasizing the severity of the situation. During a meeting with the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State Universities in Nigeria (COPSUN), Oloyede condemned the rampant issue of illegal admissions, which he described as a national embarrassment. He noted that some graduates had obtained their certificates without ever setting foot in a university, pointing to systemic corruption.

The Scope of the Problem

Illegal admissions have long plagued Nigeria’s educational institutions, undermining the credibility of the academic system and disadvantaging deserving students. Oloyede charged the COPSUN with the responsibility of curbing these practices to protect the integrity of the nation’s education system.

This revelation follows a directive from the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education in December 2023, which ordered JAMB to provide a list of institutions involved in irregular admissions. JAMB has repeatedly warned candidates against accepting admissions from institutions that bypass the proper academic processes.

JAMB’s Stance on Illegal Admissions

In a bid to combat this issue, JAMB reiterated its policy that all admissions into tertiary institutions must be processed through its Central Admission Processing System (CAPS). The board emphasized that any admission not captured by CAPS is illegal, null, and void. This policy aims to ensure transparency and maintain the integrity of the admissions process.

Professor Oloyede also provided guidelines on how to identify illegal admissions, stressing that any offer outside of CAPS is illegitimate. During a matriculation ceremony at Thomas Adewumi University, he reinforced this point, noting the importance of adhering to JAMB’s regulations.

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Consequences for Non-Compliance

JAMB has made it clear that candidates who accept illegal admissions will face consequences. This stance was reiterated in a response to a user on JAMB’s official X handle, who had suggested improvements to the admission regularization process. JAMB responded that the focus should be on eliminating the need for regularization by ensuring all admissions are processed through CAPS from the outset.

Historical Context

This is not the first time JAMB has raised concerns about illegal admissions. In 2021, Oloyede issued a similar warning against higher institutions offering admissions outside of CAPS. He noted that such practices distort enrollment statistics, which are crucial for national planning and development strategies, and violate the ministerial directive on education policy.

Moving Forward

The recent uncovering of 3,000 fake graduates underscores the urgent need for stringent measures to address corruption in Nigeria’s educational system. JAMB’s continued efforts to enforce compliance with CAPS and its call for greater accountability among educational institutions are critical steps toward restoring the credibility of the nation’s academic qualifications.

For more detailed information, you can read the original article on Channels Television.

By addressing the root causes of illegal admissions and ensuring strict adherence to established protocols, Nigeria can safeguard the quality of its education and uphold the value of its academic credentials.

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