The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has demanded for the release of Anambra State candidate Mmesoma Ejikeme, who risked prison sentence and was barred for three years for suspected UTME falsification.
According to Anaedoonline.ng, JAMB accused Ejikeme of doctoring her 2023 UTME score, which had earned her a lot of plaudits.
Mmesoma claimed to have scored 362 in the exam.
Mmesoma Ejikeme: Anambra Lawmaker, Ikedioji Writes Tinubu, Demands JAMB Probe
JAMB, however, withdrew her 2023 UTME result and prevented her from sitting the Board’s examination for the next three years, according to a statement issued by its Head of Public Affairs and Press, Fabian Benjamin.”
However, NANS, in a statement signed by Vice President Akinteye Afeez on Friday, praised the JAMB for upholding the integrity and sanctity of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, that it administers.
According to the association, the recognition was essential because the Board’s operations were recently put to the test and passed cleanly.
“While it is well enough to leave footprints on the sands of time, it is even more important to make sure they point in a commendable direction. It is highly commendable that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has raised the standard and is upholding same despite recent developments.
I’ll Beg JAMB If Mmesoma Comes Clean On Result – Osita Chidoka
“In the last few days, the public space has been engulfed by the controversy that surrounds Ms. Ejikeme Mmesoma’s UTME result.
“The fact must always be reiterated now and then that there are no short corners to the pinnacle. We all must embrace the totality of our sweaty struggles, as such we laud such remarkable progress in the admission process.
“In previous times, deceptive individuals have been able to walk away with these corrupt deeds as a result of the inconsistency in the system, but under the leadership of the current Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, sanity has been restored to the system. The examination process has been transparent and credible, and we do commend Prof. Is-haq Oloyede for the timely reforms and for holding firm to the integrity of the Board,” NANS said.
“While emphasising the need to protect the integrity of the examination body against being dragged into disrepute, it called for pardon for Ms Ejikeme, saying the baby should not be thrown away with the bath water.
Mmesoma Ejikeme: Principal Expresses Surprise Over Announcement Discrediting Student’s Score
“The office of the National Association of Nigerian Students [NANS] National Vice-President, External Affairs, craves the indulgence of the Board and its leadership to temper justice with mercy regardless of how bad the recent saga might have caused and cost the Board. Taking her out, however, would destroy her and her brilliance is an asset that should not be put to loss.
“Certainly, the individual involved has learnt valuable lessons, but we as a society should not deny the young lad an opportunity to pursue her dreams and a chance to right the wrong. She is young and naive, her desperation to become the best consumed her, and as such we plead with your leadership to review the judgment of banning her from taking the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination [UTME] and exempting her from gaining admission to any institution of her choice.
“Consequently, we do hope the Board will sit and review its judgment. We also appeal to the entire student society to desist from such acts of corruption. There is honour in striving to become the best in the best appropriate way.
Mmesoma Ejikeme: “We Will Stand By The Truth” – Anglican Diocese of Nnewi
“We also implore the society at large to indulge the Board to making sure that any individual involved in this act in times to come be brought to book,” the statement added.
Follow us on Facebook
Post Disclaimer
The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author and forum participants on this website do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of Anaedo Online or official policies of the Anaedo Online.