The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has terminated the appointment of one of its staff members for allegedly extorting unsuspecting candidates.
JAMB disclosed this in its release bulletin on Monday, saying the action was part of its renewed efforts to sanitise Nigeria’s admission and examination processes.
The Board said the termination demonstrated that its campaign against fraud was not limited to individuals operating outside the organisation, but also extended to staff members found engaging in misconduct.
“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,” JAMB stated.
The Board said it had applied the same determination used in tackling external fraudsters to cases of internal misconduct.
JAMB stressed that its zero-tolerance policy on corruption and misconduct applied to all members of staff, regardless of their positions within the organisation.
“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,” it said.
The examination body added that it would not shield employees who abused their positions or violated the trust placed in them by candidates and 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 further warned staff against conduct capable of compromising its operations, noting that anyone found culpable would face sanctions in line with established rules.
JAMB reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a clean, accountable and professional workforce, saying the fight against fraud and misconduct must begin from within to preserve the integrity of its operations.