The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has paid a total sum of one billion, four hundred and seventy-eight million, four hundred and sixteen thousand naira (N1,478,416,000.00) only, to owners of Non-JAMB Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide .
Jamb says the payment is for the services rendered by owners of CBT during the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
These were made know in a statement issued and signed by the Jamb Head, Public Affairs and Protocols Dr Fabian Benjamin.
According to Jamb , this figure is less N59,585,000, which is part of the approved sum meant for JAMB – owned CBT centres.
The Board noted that it is proper to promptly settle obligations as and when due so as to promote and sustain a cordial working relationship with partners who discharged their duties creditably.
“It is to be noted that most of the centres used for the examination are not JAMB-owned while some are ICT facilities of tertiary institutions”
“This symbiotic relationship between the Board and the privately-owned CBT centres and others is collaborative in nature and is designed to ensure better quality service delivery and inclusiveness” The board added.
The Board further commended all center owners who it said rendered quality service during the just-concluded examination for What Jamb described as a job well done .
The board further added that Jamb will continue to ensure that every candidate is guaranteed unfettered access to higher education through the provision of a level playing field for all.
“The Board also reiterates its resolve to continue to leverage on state-of-the-art technology, not only to deliver quality assessment, but also to protect the integrity of its examinations”
Olusola Akintonde
