How JAMB saved Muslim students From Discrimination At Oyedepo’s Varsity

JAMB has described its involvement in the case of female students who were barred from writing the Mock UTME examination at Covenant University, Otta, Ogun State.

The incident, which made headlines after the affected students were prevented from entering the university premises because they were wearing hijabs, sparked a nationwide outcry.

Many people and civil society groups accused the university management of discrimination.

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JAMB has revealed that it responded swiftly to the issue as soon as it was made aware of it.

“The attention of the University was promptly drawn to this development, and a vehement denial of authorizing its security personnel to prevent any genuine candidates from entering the institution was issued.”

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“According to the University, no such authority was given to that effect and it decried the attendant embarrassment the incident had caused to the institution.

“It was, therefore, against this backdrop that upon learning of the the University along with its CBT Centre officials, had rushed to the gate to rescue the unfortunate situation and ensure that the candidates take their examination.

“Regrettably, the unwarranted delay prevented the affected candidates from meeting the time for the examination,” the bulletin read.

While apologising to the concerned candidates, the Board assured them of opportunity to sit for the rescheduled exam.

It added, “It should be noted that the Board, as an equal opportunity organization, would never condone any scintilla of discrimination against any entity or person.

“The general public is, therefore, given all necessary assurances that the Board would put necessary machinery in motion to ensure that such an incident does not reoccur in future.”