Authorities of several universities in Kenya and Uganda are seeking confirmation from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on certificates presented by Nigerian candidates seeking admissions into tertiary institutions in their countries.
JAMB made the disclosure in a document for the 2024 policy meeting.
According to the document, Kenya and Uganda exam boards are now writing to Nigeria to verify records of Nigerian students seeking to study in the countries.
“Uganda and Kenya examination boards are now writing to JAMB to confirm records presented by candidates for admission of candidates. JAMB would not falsify records,” the Nigerian exam body stated,.
This move is related to recent reports of fake certificates dominating some West African countries.
Recall that the Nigerian government recently mandated all higher institutions in the country to regularly submit their matriculation lists to the Federal Ministry of Education not later than three months after matriculation ceremonies.
The list, according to the government, must be submitted “through the dedicated channel of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.”
The initiative was set up by the government to combat fake degree mills or racketeers in the country.
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