The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the payment of a total sum of one billion, four hundred and seventy-eight million, four hundred and sixteen thousand naira (N1,478,416,000.00) only, to owners of Non-JAMB Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide.
The payment, according to Fabian Benjamin, Head, Public Affairs and Protocols, JAMB, in a statement explained that it was for the services rendered by the CBTs during the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), saying the figure is less than N59,585,000, which is part of the approved sum meant for JAMB-owned CBT centres.
The Board notes that it is only proper to promptly settle obligations as and when due to promote and sustain a cordial working relationship with partners who discharged their duties creditably.
“It is to be noted that most of the centres used for the examination are not JAMB-owned while some are ICT facilities of tertiary institutions. This symbiotic relationship between the Board and the privately-owned CBT centres and others is collaborative and is designed to ensure better quality service delivery and inclusiveness.
“Hence, the Board is proud to announce that all centres owners who rendered quality service during the just-concluded examination had been appropriately commended for a job well done and paid accordingly.
“Furthermore, as a responsive organisation, the Board will continue to ensure that every candidate is guaranteed unfettered access to higher education through the provision of a level playing field for all. The Board also reiterates its resolve to continue to leverage state-of-the-art technology, not only to deliver quality assessment but also to protect the integrity of its examinations.