By JOHN ONAH, Abuja
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 for the services they rendered during the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
A statement on Thursday by the Head, Public Affairs and Protocol, Dr Fabian Benjamin, said this figure is less N59,585,000, which is the part of the approved sum meant for JAMB – owned CBT centres.
The Board noted that, it was only 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”.
” Hence, the Board is proud to announce that all centres owners who rendered quality service during the just-concluded examination had been appropriately commended for a job well done and paid accordingly”, he said.
“Furthermore, as a responsive organisation, the Board 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”, he added..
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