The JAMB registrar said the directive became necessary following the intrusive disposition of some parents during the board’s previous exercises.
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This is contained in a statement issued by JAMB and signed by its Public Communications Advisor, Fabian Benjamin. a copy of which was shared withMr Benjamin said the directive became necessary following “the intrusive disposition of some parents during the board’s previous exercises.” The registrar further stated that the board has directed security operatives to work with the centres to apprehend any meddlesome parent, who come near the centres.Mr Oloyede also reportedly noted that going by the extant national policy on education, a candidate for the examination must have attained the age of 17 years.
“Consequently, the board informed candidates that if their personal details are found with any of such sites, they would be treated as accomplices and prosecuted,” the statement reads.Mr Oloyede further said all arrangements have been concluded for the conduct of the 2024 UTME, which will be held in over 700 CBT centres across the nation.
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