Peter Obi has called out the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for allegedly blacklisting 17 computer-based test (CBT) centres in Anambra, a move he says is causing hardship for students.
In a statement on Friday, the former Anambra governor
recounted a “troubling scene” at the JAMB office in Amawbia, where he said a
large crowd of students perched wearily on fences.
Obi said the students told him they were there to change
their courses or institutions because the service was no longer available at
most CBT centres in the state.
“Further investigation revealed that out of 28 JAMB-approved
centres in Anambra State, 17 have been blacklisted,” the statement read.
“Sadly, many of the affected centres were not even informed
of the specific reasons behind this action.”
Obi stated that the blacklisting has forced students to
travel long distances and make multiple trips to the state office.
He also highlighted a sharp increase in costs, noting that a
service that should cost around N1,500 now costs up to N15,000 at the JAMB
office, “often padded by unofficial fees.”
Obi said the situation is putting the academic futures of
the students at risk, as many are unable to make necessary changes before
post-UTME screenings begin.
He urged JAMB to adopt a “more humane and transparent
approach,” suggesting that the blacklisted centres could continue operating
under close monitoring while investigations are underway.
“Education remains the hope of our nation. We must not allow
bureaucratic bottlenecks and opacity to derail the dreams of our young people,”
Obi said.
The former Anambra governor appealed to JAMB to prioritise
the welfare of the students.
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