JAMB Warns CBT Centres Against Extortion
On Monday, JAMB issued a warning to operators of approved Computer Based Tests (CBT) centers warning them not to coerce applicants or face harsh penalties.
It claimed in its weekly bulletin that allegations that certain operators charged more than the N700 cost set forth for services supplied to applicants had caught its notice.
It reaffirmed that it would not tolerate any sort of exploitation and that offenders would be fined N100,000 after being forced to return money taken.
“Centre owners are warned that failure to desist from the nefarious act would attract a fine of N100, 000 and possible revocation of licence issued by JAMB.
“Candidates are advised to report any CBT centre charging above the board’s stipulated fee for any of its services,’’ it stated.
The board also expressed the hope that the centers it authorized to carry out certain tasks will behave as expected.
To register applicants for part-time studies, Sandwich programs, National Open University of Nigeria programs, and remote learning programs, JAMB certified CBT centers in February.
Following often busy activities during the process, JAMB said that the licensure, at the request of the CBT centers, was a step to decongest its offices worldwide.
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