Oloyede

According to Heliotgists Blog, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Examinations said on Saturday that it is considering a "Bring Your Own Device" program for the Unified Tertiary Matriculations Examinations and the Direct Entry Examinations.


Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of the Board, said this during the 2023 policy meeting at the National Judicial Institute in Abuja.

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According to Oloyede, the plan would allow applicants to take the exams on their mobile phones. The JAMB chief stated that the board has continued to spend large sums of money on examinations, therefore the necessity for the initiative.

The board stated in Oloyede's presentation, "On the way forward, we are looking at BOYD - the direction for JAMB Students to bring their telephones." It reduces capital investment but does not improve digital literacy. A mobile examinational malpractice tribunal would be established to deal with the criminal component while institutions deal with the wrongdoing.


"On cybercrime, we will collaborate with security operatives and relevant agencies, engaging the machinery and sponsoring them to tap into their knowledge of candidates." Transferring some services to the registration portal to avoid extortion Cheating is discouraged by open book examination.

“Political will and concerted efforts at adopting single identity for all with NIMC citizens to discourage impersonation.”