The University of Abuja has denied allegation by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) that it is involved in illegal admissions
A statement by the Head, information and University Relations Dr Habib Yakoob said the University of Abuja was constrained to respond to recent reports in the media that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) named the University, among others as being engaged in illegal admissions exercise because it failed to upload the list of its admission on Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS).
The statement explains that at the moment, the University has one of the best and most transparent systems of admission in the country.
It states that its admission process is clear and transparent stressing that as long as candidates have taken the UTME, scored 180 and above, met the University’s cut off points and some other stringent criteria set by JAMB, the University ensures, within the limit of its capacity, that such candidates stand a chance of getting admitted.
According to the statement, the University is familiar with the operation of CAPS, and has since, largely embraced it as part of its contributions to ensuring that the university system serves and protects the interest of all Nigerians in the search of quality tertiary education.
It notes For instance, the Merit List for the 2020/2021 admissions was proposed on CAPS and all queries issued on same were replied to accordingly.
‘’It is important to note that candidates have been directed to ensure that they upload their “O” Level results and accept their offer of admission on CAPS. This is the clearest proof, if any is needed, that the University is not opposed to or in violation of CAPS and what it represents.
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