Individuals seeking admission to the Nigerian Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and other open distance learning centers must now register through the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB). Candidates are also required to register using their unique National Identification Number (NIN).
This new measure aims to curb
fraudulent activities, according to information obtained by our correspondent.
An advisory released by JAMB and made available in Abuja states the Board's
commitment to making the registration process as seamless as possible.
The advisory reads, “As part of
measures to checkmate the nefarious activities of fraudulent characters, who
are scheming to compromise candidates’ records through dubious registration
channels and in compliance with its enabling act, JAMB has mandated that all
applicants desirous of studying in Nigerian tertiary institutions must provide
their NIN while registering for any programme of study in any tertiary
institutions in Nigeria irrespective of whether the mode of study is regular or
non-regular."
It continues, “Consequently, it
has now become mandatory for all prospective candidates in the non-regular
category (NOUN, Distance Learning, Part-time, and Sandwich programs) to create
a profile code before registering with JAMB by sending their NIN through their
unique phone number to either of the Board’s sort codes (55019 or 66019)."
The advisory also noted that
previous candidates in non-regular programs who had not integrated their NIN or
unique phone number on the Board’s platform must create a profile using their
respective NINs to access any of the Board's services.
“JAMB, as a responsive
organization, will continue to make the registration process as flexible as
possible by making its platform available throughout the year. It is,
therefore, expected that candidates who fall under this category will apply
through JAMB before approaching their preferred institutions to process their
admission with their respective JAMB registration numbers. They would also be
expected to pay their preferred institution a processing fee as determined by
the respective institutions,” the advisory concludes.
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