A controversy has erupted over the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) decision to bar a Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) graduate from participating in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. The board declared the graduate’s admission into the university as illegal, sparking a heated debate over the role of JAMB in regulating university admissions.
According to JAMB, the graduate in question was admitted to FUTA without meeting the university’s admission requirements. The board claimed that the university admitted the student without following due process, and therefore, the admission was deemed illegal. As a result, JAMB refused to issue the graduate a certificate of completion, which is a requirement for NYSC mobilisation.
The decision has raised concerns about the implications for the graduate’s future prospects. The graduate has been left in limbo, wondering what the future holds for them. Many have questioned the fairness of JAMB’s decision, arguing that the board’s actions may have unfairly penalized the graduate for the university’s mistake.
The controversy highlights the complex relationship between JAMB and Nigerian universities. While JAMB is responsible for regulating admissions into Nigerian universities, some have argued that the board’s powers should not extend to determining the validity of university admissions. Others have called for greater transparency and accountability in the admission process to prevent such controversies in the future.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how JAMB’s decision will be received by the affected graduate and the wider academic community. One thing is certain, however – the controversy has sparked a renewed debate about the role of JAMB in regulating university admissions in Nigeria.
