Education
17 deputy VCs in trouble as 15,000 candidates forged admission letters to partake in NYSC -JAMB
- /home/naijuinz/public_html/wp-content/plugins/mvp-social-buttons/mvp-social-buttons.php on line 27
https://naijablitznews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/JAMB-UTME.jpg&description=17 deputy VCs in trouble as 15,000 candidates forged admission letters to partake in NYSC -JAMB', 'pinterestShare', 'width=750,height=350'); return false;" title="Pin This Post">
- Share
- Tweet /home/naijuinz/public_html/wp-content/plugins/mvp-social-buttons/mvp-social-buttons.php on line 72
https://naijablitznews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/JAMB-UTME.jpg&description=17 deputy VCs in trouble as 15,000 candidates forged admission letters to partake in NYSC -JAMB', 'pinterestShare', 'width=750,height=350'); return false;" title="Pin This Post">
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has revealed that it identified 15,000 candidates who forged admission letters to qualify for participation in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
This was revealed by the agency’s registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, on Monday at the 2025 Batch C pre-mobilisation workshop in Abuja.
Oloyede confirmed that those involved are being prosecuted for alleged forgery, disclosing that 17 Deputy Vice-Chancellors, several Deputy Registrars, and four JAMB staff are currently in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over similar allegations.
“One day I ran to your predecessor because I couldn’t believe that 15,000 candidates forged admission letters,” Oloyede said.
“As I speak with you, some deputy registrars are being tried by ICPC. Some deputy vice-chancellors, not less than 17, including four JAMB staff, are in prison custody. We took them to ICPC.
“Those who want to go to jail should do so knowingly, not by accident. I want to advise you: follow the rules and you will have less problems. I suggest you follow the right path and you will see that most of the problems that are self-created by you will be eliminated.”
NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, emphasised the need to safeguard the credibility of the mobilisation process, noting that the organisation continues to face challenges from forged credentials, multiple registrations, and identity theft by unqualified individuals.
We all know that mobilising eligible Nigerian graduates for national service remains central to the NYSC’s mandate. As a matter of fact, mobilisation is the gateway to the service year and a vital link in preparing young Nigerian graduates for national integration and development. This key aspect of our operations can therefore not be allowed to suffer disrepute,” Nafiu said.
“Over the years, NYSC has earned public confidence for its transparent mobilisation process. We were able to do this in the analogue era and managed to transition that confidence to the digital era. For about 11 years now, we have continued to build a digital databank, and our mobilisation process is today almost fully digitised.”
The DG highlighted that the adoption of the NYSC Integrated System (NIS) in 2014 improved operational efficiency but also increased cyber threats.
“We have strengthened our digital defences and continue to invest in protecting the Scheme’s online assets,” he said, adding that activities of unapproved study centres and ‘degree mills’ remain a major concern.
Some of them operate under dubious affiliations with accredited institutions. Let me emphasise that the NYSC will continue to apply sanctions wherever such unethical practices are discovered. Low Data Management Capacity. Some officers handling mobilisation data still need to improve their digital literacy. Effective data validation and system management require continuous training and retraining.”
Director of Corps Mobilisation, Rachel Idaewor, commended the progress made in recent years due to innovative strategies and improved collaboration, but warned that challenges around data integrity persist.
“The fraudulent uploading of unqualified persons continues to affect the credibility of our mobilisation process negatively,” she said.
The integrity of our data is not just a technical challenge; it has far-reaching implications for the personal and professional futures of our youth. Accurate, reliable data forms the backbone of any successful operational strategy, enabling us to effectively mobilise our youth for national service.”
The workshop called on all stakeholders to address these challenges and uphold transparency and accountability in the mobilisation process.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the top scorers in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with a candidate seeking admission into the University of Lagos emerging as the overall best performer.
The announcement was made on Monday during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja.
According to JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, the highest scorer in this year’s examination is Owoeye Jesudunsin, an indigene of Ekiti State who sat for the examination in Ogun State.
ifeanyi-Okowa-delta
Jesudunsin scored 372 out of the possible 400 marks and applied to study Medicine and Surgery at the University of Lagos.
Her score falls just three points short of the highest UTME score recorded in 2025, when Chinedu Okeke from Anambra State scored 375.
Coming second in the 2026 rankings is Ikenna Enwere from Imo State, who scored 370. He selected Nile University as his first-choice institution and intends to study Computer Science.
Ayomide Bamisile from Ondo State followed closely with a score of 369. He applied to study Software Engineering at the Federal University of Technology Akure.
JAMB also released the full list of top-performing candidates during the policy meeting, which brought together heads of tertiary institutions and key stakeholders in the education sector to discuss admission guidelines for the 2026 academic session.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it will hold its 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions on Monday, May 11, where key decisions, including the minimum Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic session, will be determined.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin.
According to him, the meeting will take place at the Body of Benchers Auditorium, Plot 688, Institute and Research District, FCC Phase III, Jabi, Abuja.
Benjamin added that key policy directions will be unveiled by the Minister of Education, Maruf Olatunji Alausa.
He said, “The Board’s annual policy meeting on admissions is a crucial annual gathering where stakeholders decide minimum tolerable UTME marks, admission guidelines, and policies for tertiary institutions.
“Furthermore, the meeting is expected to, in particular, formally set the tone for the 2026/2027 admission exercise while impressing it on attendees the need to adhere strictly to stipulated guidelines.
“Attendees at the 2026 meeting would include critical stakeholders such as vice-chancellors, rectors, provosts, registrars and their admission officers.
“Others are regulatory bodies ranging from the National Universities Commission (NUC), National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), to the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), among others.”
The statement also noted that goodwill messages are expected from agencies including the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), and other stakeholders.
Benjamin disclosed that the event will feature the 6th edition of the National Tertiary Admissions Performance-Merit Awards (NATAP-M), aimed at promoting compliance with admission guidelines and improving standards in tertiary education.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that results for candidates who sat for the first day of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be released before midnight on Friday.
This was contained in a statement shared via X, JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin.
The post reads “RELEASE OF RESULTS FOR THE first day of the 2026 UTME .
This is to inform all candidates who sat for the 2026 UTME on Thursday, 16th April 2026, that their results will be released today before midnight.
“An official announcement will be made to the public and posted on this page as soon as the results are available.
Recall that the examination began on the 16th of April 20226.
Youths Flood Ondo City to Honour Akinlaja’s Birthday, Hail Him as Visionary Leader and True Democrat
Supercomputer reveals unpopular Team as topper ahead of 2026 World Cup
Fire security chiefs if insecurity persists in next 90 days– Adeboye urges FG
-
News19 hours agoKano lawmaker rejoins APC after losing return ticket in NDC
-
News19 hours ago2022 train attack: FG re-arraigns Tukur Mamu on amended terrorism charge
-
News9 hours agoWike Assures Protesting Teachers of Rescue Efforts, Warns Against Politicising Insecurity
-
News19 hours agoMajor Border Offensive: Over 200 Terrorists Killed as Troops Crush Camps Along Nigeria-Benin Corridor
-
News19 hours agoOyo Abduction: Tinubu inherited security challenges from PDP govt, says Nuhu Ribadu
-
Economy19 hours agoMiddle East Tensions: Oil Prices Jump as Iran Suspends Peace Talks with US
-
Metro19 hours agoPanic in Ayegunle Bunu After Armed Bandits Launch Deadly Night Raid
-
News14 hours agoSix members of same family shot dead during domestic dispute in US