*Charges Institutions To Hasten Disclosure Of Illegal Admissions Offered Or Face Consequences
THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned candidates against accepting admissions from tertiary institutions outside its Central Admissions Processing System, CAPS.
In a related development, the Board also charged tertiary institutions in the country to hasten the disclosure of admissions they offered outside CAPS between 2017 and 2023 or face severe consequences for violations.
JAMB, in a statement on Thursday, August 15, by its spokesman, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, said it had observed a large number of candidates thronging its offices to resolve issues related to the disclosure of candidates admitted outside the CAPS from 2017 to date.
While appreciating the enthusiasm, it added: “We must correct the misconception that the focus is on candidates’ actions. The true emphasis lies with the institutions, which must disclose all candidates admitted outside CAPS before the August 31, 2024 deadline. This directive requires immediate attention and compliance.
“We urge institutions to carefully review our initial letter and ensure full compliance, as failure to disclose will result in severe consequences.
“Candidates are also reminded not to accept admissions outside CAPS.
“The Board reiterates that candidates not disclosed by institutions would not be entertained. The Board will not tolerate any condonement of undisclosed admissions moving forward.”
