The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reiterated its dedication to ensuring fairness, transparency, and credibility in admissions into Nigerian tertiary institutions. This was highlighted during a recent interaction between JAMB’s Lagos Zonal Director, Billiaminu Shittu, and Reverend Titus Kolawole Oyeyemi, Rector of Timeon Kairos Polytechnic, Lagos.
A Call for Transparent Admissions
According to JAMB’s latest bulletin, Shittu made this statement while receiving Reverend Oyeyemi at the JAMB office in Lagos. The rector was present to officially announce that the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) had granted full accreditation to nearly all key programs of Timeon Kairos Polytechnic.
Programs Accredited by NBTE
Reverend Oyeyemi highlighted that the NBTE accredited the following programs:
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Banking and Finance
- Business Administration and Management
- Public Administration
He expressed the institution’s readiness to comply fully with JAMB’s admission guidelines, commending the board for promoting standardized, merit-based admissions across the country.
JAMB’s Response
Billiaminu Shittu congratulated Timeon Kairos Polytechnic on its achievements, emphasizing the importance of maintaining integrity and accountability in admission exercises. He noted that adherence to JAMB’s guidelines is essential for ensuring fairness and upholding public trust in Nigeria’s educational system.
Shittu stated:
“Adhering to JAMB’s guidelines ensures fairness and upholds the trust of candidates and the public in the nation’s educational system. As such, institutions must be free, fair, and transparent during their admission exercises to ensure accountability and credibility.”
Collaboration for Educational Excellence
This development underscores JAMB’s efforts to collaborate with tertiary institutions to foster a standardized and merit-based admission process. The meeting also reflects the board’s continuous drive to strengthen the credibility of Nigeria’s educational system through partnerships with stakeholders.
JAMB’s commitment to fair admissions continues to position it as a vital player in upholding educational standards in Nigeria. Institutions like Timeon Kairos Polytechnic play a key role in aligning with these standards to promote academic excellence.
