rticle] On The Proposed JAMB Admission Policy Review

Article] On The Proposed JAMB Admission Policy Review That the Federal Government announced the other day that it may review the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) admission policy, as it affects colleges of education, underscores the inherent flaws in the process of admission into tertiary institutions in the country. The reported decline in the population of students in colleges of education following the introduction of Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is one but not the only problem. The quota system by which qualified candidates from some states are denied admission is another. So is the progressive reduction in admission cut-off points for some states. But the negative impact of JAMB admission policy on colleges of education, whereby, there is a drastic decline in the population of students at that level of education is partially unfortunate. While an argument has been put up that JAMB should be scrapped in view of the existence of so many universities in the country which was not the case when JAMB was set up in 1978, many Nigerians still believe that the body should remain as a clearing house and for standardization of admission entry qualifications. The truth is that over the years, JAMB’s existence has been a mix of blessings and sometimes unsavoury consequences. Minister of Education Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, reportedly, was in Katsina as part of his impact assessment tour of federal tertiary institutions in the state. He was responding to a remark by the Provost of the Federal College of Education, Katsina, Professor M.A. Wasagu, who lamented that there has been a decline in the population of students at the college owing to the UTME conducted by JAMB. Wasagu had noted that only the dregs of candidates who sit for UTME annually and failed to gain admission into universities are left to the colleges of education. With the unified JAMB examination, he argued, colleges of education were left only with students who could not gain admission into the universities. He then asked for a policy that would guarantee the colleges of education enough students. This anxiety expressed by Wasagu is real and needs to be addressed. Nevertheless, the entire problem cannot be attributed to the conduct of the UTME by JAMB. What the UTME examination has done is to worsen an already bad situation not only in the colleges of education but also in the polytechnics and colleges of technology. There was already a decline in the population of students in the colleges of education across the country before the UTME was introduced by JAMB a few years ago. It is pertinent to recall that prior to 2008 or thereabout before the UTME was introduced, JAMB was conducting the Monotechnics, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education (MPCE) entrance examination for candidates seeking admission into those institutions. The statistics showed that there was a decline in the number of candidates applying into those institutions, particularly, the colleges of education. At the same time, the number of applicants seeking admission into the universities bloated. The truth is that there is general preference for university education over the colleges of education and the polytechnics owing to the low premium placed on teachers and HND holders. Faced with this very critical situation, the solution to the problem does not necessarily lie in changing JAMB’s admission policy alone. It is in overhauling the education system and improving the lot of teachers. It is regrettable that in Nigeria, teachers have been turned to beggars. And this is the single most critical factor that is driving candidates away from the teaching profession. Nigeria needs quality teachers and the only way to attract them is improved condition of service as the current state of affairs cannot guarantee quality teachers. In other climes, the best brains are deployed into teaching and Nigeria needs the Scandinavian model whereby the best go to teaching. Once there is good and attractive pay package for teachers, candidates would seek to be in the teaching profession and admission into the colleges of education will increase. But, a situation where teachers in many states are owed months of unpaid salary cannot attract youngsters into the teaching profession. One thing Education Minister Ibrahim Shekarau can do is to seek to re-invent government’s attitude towards the teaching profession. The proposed National Summit on Education should proffer ways and means of making the teaching profession very attractive. Culled from The Guardian Newspaper.

List of Available JAMB Registration Centres in Lagos State: 1 Adeniran Ogunsanya College Of Education, Otto, Ijanikin Akinola Victor Olu, 08034546199 2 Audax Solutions, Plot 24 ,Blk 113,Adebisi Ogunniyi Crescent, Ikate 3rd Roundabout, Lekki Phase I Lagos Chukwuemeka Onyenwe, 08038847295 3 Bafuto Computer And Secretarial School Egbe, No. 62 Ikotu/Isolo Road, Ile-Iwe Bus Stop Egbe, Lagos State Engr. Adekunle Babajide Banjo, 08023624940 4 Chamscity 2a Isaac John Street, G.R.A, Ikeja Titilayo Adeaga, 08035242835 5 Command Secondary School, Ipaja, Lagos Col. Y.z. Momoh, 08033926129 6 Digital Bridge Institute, Old Nitel Training School , Agege Motor Road, Cappa, Oshodi Samuel Olanrewaju, 08035908447 7 Etc Nigeria Limited, 229 Ikorodu Rd., Ilupeju, Lagos Olabode Idowu, 08026822855 8 Febmex Tutorial And Computer Academy Iyana Ejigbo, No. 63 Egbe Road By Powerline Bus Stop, Iyana-Ejigbo, Ejigbo, Lagos State Mrs Blessing Ogechi Nkwoha, 07034899625 9 Fed. Coll Of Educ., (tech), St. Finbarr’s College Rd, Akoka Lawal Sadiq Ishola, 08023404155 10 God’s Power International College, Oke-Aro, No. 10 Ajayi Crescent By Ajayi Busstop, Oke-Aro, Lagos State Mrs. Tina Ekpe, 08023228567 11 Ha-Shem Network Services Limited, 9 Ibikunle St., Off University Rd, Herbert Macualy Way, Yaba, Lagos Arowolo Samson Abiodun, 08035125529 12 Island Computer College, Aja, Xyz Plaza, Ajah Roundabout, Ajah, Lagos State Okon Michael, 07031110617 13 JAMB National Headquaters Anex Ikoyi, Lagos Dr. Mrs. Beatrice Okorie, 08033051253 14 Lakemead Enterprise Ikeja, Idm Place 9, Oba Akran Avenue, Beside Tower Aluminum And Zenith Bank, Ikeja, Lagos State Mrs. O.A. Akinleye, 07055441646 15 Mti College, No 8, Onasanya Street, Off Ishaga Road, Surulere, Surulere, Lagos State Taiwo Oyekola Oyerinde, 08052027678 16 New Ocean Comprehensive High School, 70/72, Alaja Road, Megida, Ayobo, Lagos State Mr. Olaniyi Olawale, 08102496459 17 Prime Innovation Institute Of Technology,Plot 13, Ogombo St, Off Alfa Bus Stop,Sangotedo, Lekki-epe Exp Way,Lagos Ayeni Ayotade, 08038340836 18 The Certified Institute Of Shipping Magbon, Bustop, Long Badagry Expressway, Lagos Rev. Dr. Alex Okwunashi, 08033733237 19 Top Ville College, Ikorodu, Ikorodu, Lagos State Mr. Oladimeji Abdul, 08023436876 20 Universal White Hall College, Agege, 32/34 Daddy Salvage Street, Fagba Bustop, Iju Road, Ifako Ijaiye, Agege, Lagos State Mrs Temilola Adeliyi, 08184113001 21 University Of Lagos (Computer Centre), Akoka Professor Ike Mowete, 08134498678 22 Westmidland Communication Limited (etc Centre), 1, Oba Akran, Ikeja, Lagos Bayo Akande, 08057020667 23 Yaba College Of Technology, Yaba Dr. Ayannuga Olanrewaju Olalekan, 08037180095

List of Available JAMB Registration Centres in Lagos State: 1 Adeniran Ogunsanya College Of Education, Otto, Ijanikin Akinola Victor Olu, 08034546199 2 Audax Solutions, Plot 24 ,Blk 113,Adebisi Ogunniyi Crescent, Ikate 3rd Roundabout, Lekki Phase I Lagos Chukwuemeka Onyenwe, 08038847295 3 Bafuto Computer And Secretarial School Egbe, No. 62 Ikotu/Isolo Road, Ile-Iwe Bus Stop Egbe, Lagos State Engr. Adekunle Babajide Banjo, 08023624940 4 Chamscity 2a Isaac John Street, G.R.A, Ikeja Titilayo Adeaga, 08035242835 5 Command Secondary School, Ipaja, Lagos Col. Y.z. Momoh, 08033926129 6 Digital Bridge Institute, Old Nitel Training School , Agege Motor Road, Cappa, Oshodi Samuel Olanrewaju, 08035908447 7 Etc Nigeria Limited, 229 Ikorodu Rd., Ilupeju, Lagos Olabode Idowu, 08026822855 8 Febmex Tutorial And Computer Academy Iyana Ejigbo, No. 63 Egbe Road By Powerline Bus Stop, Iyana-Ejigbo, Ejigbo, Lagos State Mrs Blessing Ogechi Nkwoha, 07034899625 9 Fed. Coll Of Educ., (tech), St. Finbarr’s College Rd, Akoka Lawal Sadiq Ishola, 08023404155 10 God’s Power International College, Oke-Aro, No. 10 Ajayi Crescent By Ajayi Busstop, Oke-Aro, Lagos State Mrs. Tina Ekpe, 08023228567 11 Ha-Shem Network Services Limited, 9 Ibikunle St., Off University Rd, Herbert Macualy Way, Yaba, Lagos Arowolo Samson Abiodun, 08035125529 12 Island Computer College, Aja, Xyz Plaza, Ajah Roundabout, Ajah, Lagos State Okon Michael, 07031110617 13 JAMB National Headquaters Anex Ikoyi, Lagos Dr. Mrs. Beatrice Okorie, 08033051253 14 Lakemead Enterprise Ikeja, Idm Place 9, Oba Akran Avenue, Beside Tower Aluminum And Zenith Bank, Ikeja, Lagos State Mrs. O.A. Akinleye, 07055441646 15 Mti College, No 8, Onasanya Street, Off Ishaga Road, Surulere, Surulere, Lagos State Taiwo Oyekola Oyerinde, 08052027678 16 New Ocean Comprehensive High School, 70/72, Alaja Road, Megida, Ayobo, Lagos State Mr. Olaniyi Olawale, 08102496459 17 Prime Innovation Institute Of Technology,Plot 13, Ogombo St, Off Alfa Bus Stop,Sangotedo, Lekki-epe Exp Way,Lagos Ayeni Ayotade, 08038340836 18 The Certified Institute Of Shipping Magbon, Bustop, Long Badagry Expressway, Lagos Rev. Dr. Alex Okwunashi, 08033733237 19 Top Ville College, Ikorodu, Ikorodu, Lagos State Mr. Oladimeji Abdul, 08023436876 20 Universal White Hall College, Agege, 32/34 Daddy Salvage Street, Fagba Bustop, Iju Road, Ifako Ijaiye, Agege, Lagos State Mrs Temilola Adeliyi, 08184113001 21 University Of Lagos (Computer Centre), Akoka Professor Ike Mowete, 08134498678 22 Westmidland Communication Limited (etc Centre), 1, Oba Akran, Ikeja, Lagos Bayo Akande, 08057020667 23 Yaba College Of Technology, Yaba Dr. Ayannuga Olanrewaju Olalekan, 08037180095

2014/2015 JAMB (UTME) CBT EXAM

20 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT JAMB CBT [e-Exam] by mayor 1. What is computer based test (CBT)? Computer based test is the administration of an examination using a computer. This format is flexible in that the test can be taken at different times and in different locations. The test has time for each subject. If let’s say 40mins is allocated to English, after 40mins the question/answers sheet will disappear then the next subject will appear. 2. Why computer based test (CBT)? CBT makes for more accurate, precise and fair assessment of the candidate. 3. What are the benefits of computer based test (CBT)? - It is fast in that it gives immediate feedback. - It is accurate and offers automated analysis of results. - It is fair. - It is more secured. - It is the global best practice. 4. What is e-UTME? e-UTME is an electronic form of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination that adopts the use of Computer to display and answer test items. 5. What are test centres? Test centres are examination locations across the country where candidates can take computer based tests (CBT). These centres are equipped with modern infrastructure that would enable the conduct of CBT. 6. Where are the test centres located? CBT centres are located in all 36 states of the federation and the FCT. 7. Are these centres well equipped for CBT? Yes the centres are well equipped for CBT. 8. What does the test centre look like? A room equipped with computers connected to internet or internet (local Area Network). 9. Are the test centres conducive for CBT? Yes. The e-UTME accredited professional test centres are certified and equipped to international standards to facilitate a comfortable environment conducive for e-testing. All equipments are provided and there are technical support staff who are available to assist candidates at anytime during the examination. 10. How many candidates are attached to a computer? A candidate is assigned to a computer. 11. Are international testing centres available? Yes, e-testing centres are available in six countries (United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Republic of Benin, Cameroun and Ghana). 12. Is the duration of the computer based the same as the paper pencil examination? The Computer Based Test is generally the same as the paper pencil examination. The details of the test length will be included in the test instruction on the examination day. 13. Will all candidates write the examination at the same time? No. Each candidate taking the Computer Based Test will write the examination according to the scheduled/appointed time. 14. Must a candidate schedule an appointment with a test centre to take a computer based test? No. Your schedule will be given at the point of e-registration. 15. When should a candidate schedule a testing appointment? A candidate should schedule his/her appointment in advance of the test as the board will allow. Testing appointments are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. Therefore, to ensure getting an appointment at the testing centre of your choice, you should schedule your appointment as early as possible. 16. How does a candidate schedule a testing appointment? A candidate should make a testing appointment via the internet during registration. 17. Will the candidate receive an e-mail confirming the testing appointment and should the candidate bring the confirmation printout to the examination centre? Yes. You will receive an e-mail from JAMB stating the date, time and location of your examination. A candidate should also bring the original confirmation printout to the venue. 18. How do a candidate key in answers on a computer based test? Answers to questions may be entered into the computer in either of two ways. You may key in answers by clicking on the option you believe to be the answer or tying in the letter of the option. Answers are recorded directly into the computer. 19. Can a candidate review answers or skip questions and answer them later when taking a computer based test? Yes. A candidate may review and change answers after they have been entered into the computer during the examination or after you have attempted to answer all the questions before final submission. 20. How do a candidate know how much time is left? The time will be displayed on the computer screen during the examination. Before we conclude, I will like to explain two important things that candidates should take note of. Firstly, how to end the test. When a candidate has answered and reviewed all the questions, the candidate would be required to click the “END” button. Another box will ask you to confirm that you are ready to end the test. Once you confirm that you want to end, the test will close and you will not be able to regain entry.

YABATECH 2014/2015 ADMISSION FORM IS OUT.

Yaba College Of Technology 2014/2015 Part Time Admissions Is Out!!! Applications are hereby invited for admission into the following: Higher National Diploma (Part time) and professional diploma, National diploma (Part time) and Certificate programmes for the 2014/2015 academic session of the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) . Only candidates who are of good character and possess a burning desire for high quality knowledge and practical skill-based education with entrepreneurial disposition, are encouraged to apply. The available programmes are as follows: PART-TIME PROGRAMMES 6 SEMESTER ND&HND WEEKENDS/WEEK DAY PT PROGRAMMES HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (WEEKDAY / EVENING MODE) Building Technology Electrical Engineering Computer Science Civil Engineering Food Technology Mechanical Engineering Graphic Design Industrial Maintenance Engineering Statistics Chemistry Biochemistry Environmental Biology Microbiology Physics with Electronics NATIONAL DIPLOMA (WEEKDAY/ EVENING MODE) Building technology Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Industrial Maintenance Engineering Computer Science Printing technology Computer Engineering Quantity Surveying Electrical Engineering Science Laboratory Technology Estate Management&Valuation Statistics Food Technology Mass Communication General Art Fashion Design Hospitality Management Metallurgical Engineering NATIONAL DIPLOMA&HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA WEEKEND (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY) PROGRAMMES CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES Accounting Certificate in Visual Art (1 Year) Business Administration Certificate course in Printing Technology (Lithography, Letter Assembly) Marketing HND only Certificate course in Photography (1 Year) Office Technology Management Certificate course in Dress Making (1 Year) Banking&Finance (ND only) Advance Certificate in Printing Technology (1 Year) SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY Technical Certificate Course in Paint and Coating Technology (1 Year) General Entry Requirement for National Diploma (ND) Programmes SSCE (WAEC/NECO/ NABTEB) with at least 5 credits obtained at not more than 2 sittings, which must include English, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects from the minimum entry requirements specified in the current JAMB Brochure. The general entry requirements for all Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes are as follows: Candidates are to satisfy the following entry requirements: SSCE/JAMB entry requirements for the corresponding National Diploma programmes as published in the JAMB Brochure. Relevant National Diploma not below LOWER CREDIT classification Applicants with National Diploma (ND- Lower Credit) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Maintenance Engineering and Polymer&Textile Technology are eligible for admission into Higher National Diploma (HND) Physics with Electronics. Applicants with ND (Lower Credit) in polymer& textile technology are eligible for admission into HND (Chemistry Option) At least one year Post-National Diploma relevant work experience. For further advice as regards admission call: 07037144691,09093641407

UNILAG POST UTME 2014/2015 FORM IS OUT. DATE, PROCEDURES AND PAST QUESTION DETAILS NOW AVAILABLE

UNILAG Post-UTME 2014/2015: Forms, Date&Procedures, now available The University of Lagos UNILAG hereby calls on All candidates who scored 200 and above and have made UNILAG their FIRST CHOICE Institution in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) for the Unilag Post-UTME screening exam, scheduled to begin on Monday, July 21 and end on Thursday, July 24, 2014. In addition, candidates must possess five (5) credit passes in relevant ‘O’ level subjects including Mathematics and English Language at ONE sitting. Candidates awaiting results are also eligible. Candidates, who will not be sixteen (16) years of age by October 31, 2014 are not eligible and need not apply. The Unilag 2014 Post UTME will be Computer Based Test (CBT) Screening Exercise to include Use of English, Mathematics and General Paper. REGISTRATION: The online registration of candidates for the Post-UTME Screening Exercise is scheduled to start on Thursday, July 3, 2014 and end on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Candidates are to pay the Screening Fee: N2,000 at the following banks (specific branches are listed on the 2014/2015 POST-UTME Link under the Prospective Students section on the Home-Page of this website): ACCESS BANK, ECOBANK, FIRST BANK, GTBank, UBA, UNION BANK, WEMA BANK AND ZENITH BANK. Post-UTME e-REGISTRATION SLIP: Candidates are to follow instructions for the registration as indicated on the University website to print their e-registration slip for the screening exercise. DATE OF POST-UTME SCREENING EXERCISE: The Post UTME screening exercise will take place from Monday, July 21 to Thursday, July 24, 2014. UNILAG Post UTME PDF And Mobile App is Available on our website. Remember its going to be a CBT Examination so be prepared! Past questions and answers are also available. For further enquiries call: 07037144691;09093641407.

CIPM 2014 ANNUAL ESSAY COMPETITION: CALL FOR PARTICIPATION Students of the University of Lagos are hereby encouraged to participate in the 2014 Annual Essay Competition of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria. Prizes to be won include: 1st Prize: N125, 000:00, 2 Human Resources Management books and employment opportunity/prospect. 2nd Prize: N100, 000:00 and 2 Human Resources Management books. 3rd Prize: N 75, 000:00 and 2 Human Resources Management books. Free registration as student members of CIPM (for non-members) for all prize winners. All expenses paid trip to Abuja for CIPM 2014 Annual National Conference. Entries for the competition should cover the theme: Expanding Employment Opportunity for Nigeria Youth: The Self-Employment Imperative and must be: Original, empirical and meet the standard for publication in local and international journals. Typed in double line spacing (Times Roman with 12 points font size); more than 10 pages of A4 paper or 3,000 words. Include citation of sources; in-text and work cited must appear at the end of the essay. Plagiarism in all form is prohibited and will attract outright disqualification of indicted entries. The following documents must be attached to all entries: Reference letter from the Registrar of the participant’s institution; Photocopy of participant’s admission letter to current institution; and One recent passport sized photograph, current mobile telephone number and e-mail address of the participant. All entries, “spiral bound”, should be sent to: The Registrar, CIPM on or before Thursday, July 31, 2014. Please note that: Electronic entries with scanned copies of documents 1-3 (indicated above) can be sent in Microsoft Word. format to: essaycompetition@cipmnigeria.org and copy: funmionasanya@cipmnigeria.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Past winners are not eligible to participate. For further information, please log on: www.cipmnigeria.org or call 08037167899; 08097727461 and 08121969766.