Admission racketeering in universities and polytechnics

On a motion by Senator Onyeka Nwebonyi (APC, Ebonyi North), the Senate directed its Committees on Tertiary Institutions and on Public Petitions to investigate alleged admission racketeering in tertiary institutions and the role of JAMB, including the case of about 290 qualified students at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, whose admissions were in doubt. The motion alleged that university staff colluded with JAMB officials. The committees were to invite the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, the JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, and the UNN Vice-Chancellor, Charles Igwe. JAMB said it welcomed the probe.