JAMB Releases Investigation Findings on UNILAG's Denial of Admission to 2,000 Candidates
JAMB Issues Report on UNILAG's Admission Denial for 2,000 Candidates
Faith Orji 
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed the findings of its investigation into the alleged denial of admission to 2,000 candidates by the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
Previously, reports had emerged suggesting that UNILAG was denying admission to some applicants due to JAMB's failure to upload their WAEC results onto the portal.
In response to this, JAMB pledged to investigate the matter and ensure that eligible candidates who had timely uploaded their results would not be unjustly denied admission.
In its Weekly Bulletin released on Monday, JAMB disclosed that a joint committee had been established by JAMB and UNILAG to assess the candidates' complaints.
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The bulletin stated, "The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board had earlier promised to investigate this matter of the denial of admission by the university, and as a responsible and responsive agency, it has carried out the necessary investigations, involving all the relevant stakeholders in the process, including the university and some of the affected candidates."
It was noted that UNILAG had initially set August 13, 2023, as the deadline for uploading O'level results to the JAMB portal to consider eligible candidates. However, UNILAG extended the deadline to August 17, 2023, to accommodate candidates who may have been affected by any delays.
The report confirmed that some candidates had claimed to have uploaded their O'level results before the cutoff date but were still denied admission. Some used the ticketing platform provided, while others lodged complaints directly with the university.
After a thorough review, JAMB found that some of the candidates' claims were valid, as all transactions with the board are timestamped and trackable.
The report stated, "Guided by the document, the school has now decided to consider any candidate who has met the eligibility criteria."
It emphasized that candidates who uploaded their O'level results after the August 13, 2023, cutoff date would not be considered for admission, as this was one of UNILAG's admission criteria. Additionally, UNILAG's requirement specified that the necessary O'level qualification must be obtained in one sitting.
JAMB assured all stakeholders of its commitment to fairness and equity, pledging to continue its efforts to enhance the national admission process.
