The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has terminated the appointment of a staff member for extorting candidates, warning that internal misconduct will attract the same sanctions as external examination fraud.
JAMB disclosed this in its release bulletin on Monday, saying the disciplinary action was part of efforts to strengthen the integrity of the admission and examination processes.
The Board said the unnamed staff member was dismissed after being found to have extorted unsuspecting candidates.
“The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has terminated the appointment of one of its staff members for extorting unsuspecting candidates, in further demonstration of its renewed commitment to flushing out bad eggs from the system,” the Board stated.
JAMB said its drive against malpractice and fraud extended to its workforce, stressing that employees who abuse their positions would not be protected.
“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 warned staff members against conduct capable of undermining its operations or exploiting candidates and members of the public.
“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,” it said.
JAMB added that it would not shield employees who abused the trust placed in them by candidates or 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 reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a clean and accountable workforce, saying efforts to protect the integrity of its operations must also address misconduct from within.
“The Board reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a clean, accountable and professional workforce, stressing that the fight against fraud and misconduct must begin from within if the integrity of its operations is to be fully preserved,” it said.
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