Peter Obi Knocks JAMB for Blacklisting 17 CBT Centres in Anambra
- Peter Obi has kicked against the blacklisting of 17 of the 28 CBT centres in Anambra by JAMB, without many of them knowing their offences
- Obi explained that the development in the state has made it difficult for UTME candidates in the state to access JAMB services
- According to Obi, many candidates now travel far distances to visit the JAMB office, resulting in many of them losing admission opportunities, as many universities have started post-UTME screening
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Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra and 2023 presidential candidate, has lamented the blacklisting of Computer-Based-Test (CBT) centres in the southeast state by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), making it difficult for candidates to access the board's services.
Obi, a chieftain of the Labour Party, called on JAMB to be more transparent and humane in offering its services to people, while lamenting the closure of 17 of the 28 accredited CBT centres in the state.
Source: Twitter
Obi visits the JAMB office in Anambra
In a tweet on Friday, August 8, Obi said he had made a stop at Amawbia in Anambra State, where he claimed he encountered a large number of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates, trying to access basic JAMB services.
According to Obi, many of the UTME candidates were at the JAMB office to process change of institutions and courses, services that can typically be handled by the designated CBT centres across the state.
He said he felt sad after learning that most of the CBT centres have been blacklisted, lamenting that many of the affected CBT centres were not even informed of their offences and that the explanation that they were under investigation was a "vague phrase".
Consequences of blacklisting JAMB CBT centres - Obi
Obi noted that the "consequences are far-reaching", explaining how students are now forced to travel long distances from remote villages in the state, some of them allegedly make up to five unsuccessful trips to the examination board office before getting the JAMB service.
Source: Twitter
Also, the former presidential candidate decried the increase in the services of JAMB, disclosing that some of the processes which usually cost around N1,500 are now being offered at the rate of N15,000, alleging that some of the money is unofficial.
The former governor then warned that the development in the state could prevent many of the UTME candidates from admission opportunities because several universities have commenced their post-UTME exercises.
Obi decried that the candidates are already facing severe pressure and "now face even greater financial, physical, and emotional strain." He explained that these challenges were happening at the time the country was facing "economic hardship, rising insecurity, and high youth unemployment."
See Obi's tweet here:
Obi speaks on talks with the PDP
Legit.ng earlier reported that Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has confirmed that there is a discussion between him and the PDP.
Obi, who had served as Anambra governor, added that he was open to discussion with individuals and political parties ahead of the 2027 general election.
Tanko Yunusa, the national coordinator of the Obidient Movement, disclosed the development in Abuja on Thursday, July 31.
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