NSCDC deploys personnel to JAMB CBT centres in Anambra
Monitoring of JAMB CBT centres in Anambra by NSCDC
Published By: Isa Isawade
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said it has deployed personnel to ensure a hitch-free 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Anambra.
The state Commandant, Olatunde Maku, stated this after monitoring the conduct of the exams across CBT centres in Awka, on Wednesday.
Some of the centres visited are Integral Development Konsult on Enugu/Onitsha Expressway, White House in Awka, JAMB Centre located inside JAMB office in Amawbia and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Others are St. John of God ICT Hub, Awka and Kachukwu Ventures Staff Development Centre, behind Government House in Awka.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the examination centres take candidates in three batches: 7 a.m., 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Maku said that the synergy between NSCDC and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) had yielded positive results in reducing exam malpractice.
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He said that the monitoring of the centres would continue till the end of the examination period, to ensure a seamless conduct of the exercise and promote transparency.
“We are firm in our determination to protect critical national assets and infrastructure including JAMB centres.
“Which was why the NSCDC deployed personnel to JAMB CBT centres in the state to ensure security and so far they have been professional in carrying out their mandate,” he said.
Maku advised candidates writing the 2024 UTME to be law abiding and avoid having prohibited or incriminating items during the examination.
He warned unauthorised persons against loitering around designated exam centres, adding that anyone found wanting would be arrested and prosecuted.
Also speaking, Mrs Jema Iheme, JAMB Coordinator, Anambra state, commended NSCDC for their support and for ensuring the security of candidates and staff at the exam centres.