JAMB Equips 2,0000 Invigilators

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has trained 2,000 invigilators for the 2023 Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examinations and Direct Entry examinations.

The board also noted that the training availed it the opportunity to review the guidelines for proctors and other examination officials.

According to the bulletin published on Monday by the examination board, the training, which was held virtually on Saturday, March 4, 2023, was held simultaneously in three batches across the six geopolitical zones.

“The first batch comprised Proctors drawn from institutions in the South-West and North-East, while the second and third batches were Proctors from institutions drawn from the South-East/North-Central and North-West/South-South respectively.

The training was part of the Board’s efforts to equip all officials, particularly the Proctors, on the rudiments of computer appreciation and measures to address any technical issues that might arise during the conduct of the examination.

Also highlighted in the course of the training according to the statement was the need for all examination officials to comport themselves professionally at all times, particularly when addressing cases of malpractice without necessarily causing a commotion in the hall.

“Furthermore, examination officials were also advised not to engage in any act of extortion of candidates and, at the same time, ensure that candidates are protected from any form of extortion as well. In addition, they are enjoined to arrive promptly at their centres.