JAMB sacks staff member over extortion of candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has sacked one of its staff members for allegedly extorting unsuspecting candidates.

The Board made this known on Monday in its bulletin, stating that the action was part of its renewed efforts to eliminate fraudulent practices within the admission and examination system.

According to JAMB, the sanction against the unnamed staff member showed that its fight against exploitation was not limited to external fraudsters but also applied to employees found abusing their positions.

“The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has terminated the appointment of one of its staff members for extorting unsuspecting candidates, in further demonstration of its renewed commitment to flushing out bad eggs from the system,” the board stated.

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It further cautioned its employees against engaging in activities capable of undermining its credibility or exploiting candidates and members of the public.

The Board stressed that any staff members found guilty of misconduct would face severe consequences in line with established regulations.

“The Board noted that the action sends a clear and unequivocal message that its zero-tolerance policy on corruption and misconduct applies to everyone, irrespective of status or position,” it added.

The tertiary examination body reiterated that it would not shield any employee who abuses the trust placed in them by candidates or members of the public.

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