The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has launched a 23-member special committee to probe sophisticated cases of examination malpractice during the 2025 UTME, including biometric fraud, fake albinism claims, and result manipulation.
Key Details:
✔ Cases Under Scrutiny:
- 6,458 candidates flagged for tech-enabled cheating
- 141 standard malpractice cases already with disciplinary panel
- New fraud methods: Image blending, finger-pairing, LAN breaches
✔ Committee Mandate:
- Investigate all high-tech infractions
- Review exam policies & recommend upgrades
- Propose sanctions for culprits within 3 weeks (before admissions close)
Why This Matters
- Admission Integrity: Ensures only qualified candidates enter universities
- Global Reputation: Prevents Nigeria’s education system from being tainted
- Future Prevention: Aims to develop fraud-proof systems for upcoming exams
Who’s on the Committee?
→ Academics: Prof. Muhammad Bello, Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba
→ Tech Experts: Dr. Chuks Okpaka (Microsoft Africa)
→ Security Agencies: DSS, Police, NSA reps
→ Student Bodies: NANS President
What Next?
→ Aug 30 Deadline: Committee report due
→ Sanctions: Possible result cancellations, blacklisting, or prosecutions
→ Policy Overhaul: Stricter biometric checks, CBT security upgrades
