JAMB sacks staff for extorting candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has terminated the employment of a staff member found to be engaged in extortion of unsuspecting candidates.

This action was announced in an official bulletin released by the Board on Monday, during which JAMB reaffirmed its dedication to enhancing the integrity of the admission and examination procedures.

The Board emphasized that the disciplinary measure taken against the unnamed employee exemplifies that its anti-fraud initiatives extend beyond addressing external fraudulent activities.

"The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has terminated the employment of a staff member for extorting unsuspecting candidates, further demonstrating its strengthened resolve to eliminate corrupt individuals from the organization.

“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,” JAMB stated.

The Board stressed that the same determination with which it had pursued fraudulent elements outside the organisation was being applied to internal misconduct.

“The Board stated that its resolve to sanitise the admission and examination processes is not targeted at external fraudsters alone, stressing that the same determination with which it has relentlessly pursued and dealt with fraudulent elements outside the Board is being brought to bear on internal misconduct.”

JAMB said the termination sent a clear warning to its workforce that its zero-tolerance policy on corruption and misconduct applied to all staff, regardless of their positions.

“The Board noted that the action sends a clear and unequivocal message that its zero-tolerance policy on corruption and misconduct applies to everyone, irrespective of status or position.”

The Board added that it would not protect staff members who abused their positions or the trust placed in them by candidates and members of the public.

“JAMB 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.”

The Board warned that staff members found engaging in conduct capable of compromising its operations would face sanctions in line with established rules.

It said, “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.”

JAMB reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining what it described as a clean, accountable and professional workforce