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"Illegal Admissions: JAMB Accuses Nigerian Universities"

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has alleged that some Nigerian universities are engaged in illegal admissions. The JAMB Registrar, Is-haq Oloyede, made this accusation at an admission policy meeting in Abuja, Nigeria's capital.

The universities named by Oloyede include the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), University of Abuja (UNIABUJA), National Open University (NOUN), Kwara State University (KWASU), and Ambrose Alli University.

Oloyede stated that the Nigerian government had already granted waivers to about one million candidates who were allegedly illegally admitted by these institutions between 2017 and 2020. However, he noted that despite this waiver, some institutions continue to engage in illegal admissions.

The JAMB Registrar also disclosed that out of the one million candidates who received waivers, only about 600 have been registered so far due to lack of basic qualifications. He added that over 700 candidates were offered admission outside of the JAMB Central Admission Processing System (CAPS) by NOUN, which has caused embarrassment to the agency and the university.

Oloyede emphasized that any candidate or institution that engages in illegal admissions after the 2020 waiver will not receive any support. He also highlighted several instances of corrupt admission practices in the named institutions.

The controversy surrounding JAMB's regulatory oversight functions has been ongoing, with some stakeholders arguing that the agency's activities violate the University Autonomy Act. However, Oloyede has consistently emphasized JAMB's statutory responsibility to conduct entrance examinations and ensure that institutions comply with admission regulations.