On Saturday, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Examinations announced a “Bring Your Own Device” initiative for the Unified Tertiary Matriculations Examinations and Direct Entry Examinations.
Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of the Board, announced this during the 2023 policy meeting at the National Judicial Institute in Abuja.
According to Oloyede, the plan will allow candidates to take the exams on their mobile phones. The JAMB chief stated that the board has continued to spend large sums of money on examinations, therefore the necessity for the initiative.
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In the presentation unveiled by Oloyede, the board said,” On the way forward, we are looking at BOYD – the direction for JAMB Students to bring their telephones. It lowers capital investment but is not helpful for digital literacy. There will be the establishment of a mobile examinational malpractice tribunal to deal with the criminal aspect while institutions handle the misconduct.
“We will be partnering with security operatives and relevant agencies on cyber crimes; engaging the machinery and sponsoring them to tap from their knowledge of candidates. Movement of some services to the registration portal to prevent extortion Open Book Examination to Discourage Cheating.
“Political will and concerted efforts at adopting single identity for all with NIMC citizens to discourage impersonation.”
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