The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a directive to all Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre owners to take strict action against any parent found near their facilities during the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) exercise. This order, delivered by JAMB’s Registrar, Isaq Oloyede, during a virtual meeting with CBT operators and owners, aims to maintain the integrity and security of the examination process. The directive comes amidst concerns of parental interference during exams, prompting JAMB to take proactive measures.

According to a statement released by Fabian Benjamin, the spokesperson of JAMB, the decision to arrest parents near CBT centres is to prevent any form of intrusion that could compromise the credibility of the UTME. The statement emphasized that parents who breach this directive risk disqualification of their wards from taking the exam. This move underscores JAMB’s commitment to ensuring a fair and transparent examination environment for all candidates participating in the UTME across the nation.

The directive from JAMB signals a heightened awareness of the challenges faced during exam periods and underscores the importance of maintaining a secure and controlled testing environment. CBT centre owners are urged to implement these instructions diligently to uphold the standards of the UTME and protect the interests of all candidates involved in the examination process.