The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has launched measures to make the admission course of much less aggravating for candidates whereas warning against makes an attempt to manipulate private data.
JAMB Registrar, Professor Segun Aina, disclosed this on Wednesday throughout an interplay with candidates on the board’s Abuja Zonal Office as a part of actions marking its 2026 Customer Week.
Aina defined that the measures had been designed to enhance transparency, strengthen public confidence and make it simpler for candidates to entry their accounts and resolve reputable private data points.
The registrar mentioned the board was collaborating with the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, to deal with points involving candidates’ private particulars and guarantee their data are correctly aligned.
He, nonetheless, cautioned candidates against exploiting the brand new flexibility to change their identities fraudulently, warning that offenders would face the complete weight of the legislation.
“If you would like to change your entire name, we will keep track of you. And if you are trying to take advantage of the system, please get ready. You will be feeling the full weight of the law in due course,” he warned.
Aina mentioned the reforms had been a part of efforts to enhance service supply whereas safeguarding the credibility of the admission course of.
He added that JAMB remained dedicated to guaranteeing that certified candidates secured admission on benefit while not having private connections or influential contacts.
