According to a report by Vistanaij Media, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Examinations (JAMB) has revealed its plans to introduce a “Bring Your Own Device” initiative for the Unified Tertiary Matriculations Examinations (UTME) and the Direct Entry Examinations.

This information was shared by Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of the Board, during the 2023 policy meeting currently taking place at the National Judicial Institute in Abuja.

Prof. Oloyede explained that under this initiative, candidates would be able to use their own mobile phones to take the examinations. He further stated that JAMB has been incurring substantial expenses in conducting the examinations, which has led to the consideration of this new approach.

In the presentation unveiled by Oloyede, the board said, “On the way forward, we are looking at BOYD – the direction for JAMB Students to bring their telephones. It lowers capital investment but is not helpful for digital literacy. There will be the establishment of a mobile examinational malpractice tribunal to deal with the criminal aspect while institutions handle the misconduct.

“We will be partnering with security operatives and relevant agencies on cyber crimes; engaging the machinery and sponsoring them to tap from their knowledge of candidates. Movement of some services to the registration portal to prevent extortion Open Book Examination to Discourage Cheating.

“Political will and concerted efforts at adopting single identity for all with NIMC citizens to discourage impersonation.”