The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has terminated the appointment of one of its staff for allegedly extorting unsuspecting candidates.
The Board disclosed this in its bulletin on Monday, saying the action was part of its renewed efforts to sanitise the admission and examination processes.
JAMB said the disciplinary measure showed that its campaign against fraudulent practices was not targeted at external offenders alone.
“The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has terminated the appointment of one of its staff members for extorting unsuspecting candidates, in further demonstration of its renewed commitment to flushing out bad eggs from the system.
“Accordingly, the Board once again warned all members of staff to desist from all forms of unwholesome conduct, particularly acts capable of undermining the integrity of the Board or exploiting candidates and members of the public, as such actions would attract severe consequences in accordance with established rules,” JAMB stated.
The Board said the same measures used against fraudsters outside the organisation would be applied to employees found guilty of misconduct.
“The Board stated that its resolve to sanitise the admission and examination processes is not targeted at external fraudsters alone, stressing that the same determination with which it has relentlessly pursued and dealt with fraudulent elements outside the Board is being brought to bear on internal misconduct.”
JAMB said the termination should serve as a warning to its workforce that its zero-tolerance policy on corruption and misconduct applies to every employee, irrespective of their position.
“The Board noted that the action sends a clear and unequivocal message that its zero-tolerance policy on corruption and misconduct applies to everyone, irrespective of status or position.”
The Board also said it would not protect employees who abuse their positions or exploit the trust placed in them by candidates and members of the public.
“JAMB stressed that having dealt decisively with external fraudsters who seek to exploit candidates and members of the public, it would not shield or spare any of its own staff members who cross the line or abuse the trust reposed in them.”
JAMB further warned that employees whose actions compromise its operations would face disciplinary measures in accordance with established rules.
It said, “The Board once again warned all members of staff to desist from all forms of unwholesome conduct, particularly acts capable of undermining the integrity of the Board or exploiting candidates and members of the public, as such actions would attract severe consequences in accordance with established rules.”
The Board reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining accountability and professionalism among its employees.
“The Board reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a clean, accountable and professional workforce, stressing that the fight against fraud and misconduct must begin from within if the integrity of its operations is to be fully preserved,” JAMB said.
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