The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has terminated the appointment of a staff member found to have extorted candidates.
JAMB disclosed the decision in its bulletin on Monday, September 21, as part of its renewed efforts to tackle fraud and misconduct within the examination and admission system.
The Board said its campaign against fraudulent practices would not only target external offenders but also employees who abuse 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.
JAMB did not disclose the identity of the dismissed employee or provide details about the circumstances surrounding the alleged extortion.
The examination body also warned its employees against engaging in conduct capable of undermining the organisation’s integrity or exploiting candidates and members of the public.
“Accordingly, the Board once again warned all members of staff to desist from all forms of unwholesome conduct, particularly acts capable of undermining the integrity of the Board or exploiting candidates and members of the public, as such actions would attract severe consequences in accordance with established rules,” it said.
According to JAMB, the disciplinary measures imposed on external individuals involved in fraudulent activities would also apply to employees found guilty of misconduct.
The Board described the dismissal as a “clear and unequivocal message” that its zero-tolerance policy on corruption and misconduct applies to all employees, regardless of their status or position.
“The Board stressed that having dealt decisively with external fraudsters who seek to exploit candidates and members of the public, it would not shield or spare any of its own staff members who cross the line or abuse the trust reposed in them.”
JAMB said staff members found engaging in activities capable of compromising its operations would face appropriate sanctions in line with established rules.
The Board reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a clean, accountable and professional workforce, stressing that efforts to combat fraud and misconduct must also address wrongdoing within the organisation.
