Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has responded to the findings of the committee established by Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, to investigate the dispute between the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and Ejikeme Mmesoma regarding her UTME result.
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Ezekwesili expressed her support for the sanctions imposed by JAMB on Mmesoma, stating that it would serve as a deterrent to anyone involved in the widespread exam malpractice prevalent within the nation’s educational system.
The committee’s investigation revealed that Mmesoma had forged her claimed score of 362, as the authentic score was 249.
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Ezekwesili expressed satisfaction with the process and the committee’s findings, emphasizing that Mmesoma was given a fair hearing during the investigation.
In a statement shared on her verified Twitter account on Saturday, the former Minister recommended that Mmesoma receive sustained counseling from her family, school, and church.
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She wrote, “I have just read the report of the Committee set up by Anambra State Government to investigate and report their independent findings on the Mmesoma and JAMB Saga. I am satisfied with the process and findings of their investigation which gave Mmesoma fair hearing to enable the Committee gather all facts.”
“It was necessary to have independent evidence that the result Mmesoma laid claim to publicly was not only fake but that the forgery was personally orchestrated by her.”
“There are usually syndicates at the center of perpetration of exam malpractices in Nigeria but it appears not to be so in Mmesoma’s case from the facts of the Committee’s report.”
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“Mmesoma’s action has consequences. I therefore support the sanctions imposed by JAMB as a deterrent to all who participate in the systemic exam malpractices within our educational system.”
“I also recommend sustained counseling for Mmesoma by the family, school, and church to support her as she reflects on this tragic episode and makes a decision to embrace values and rewards of effort while eschewing dishonest gain for the rest of her life.”
“I do hope that the lessons of this case will help all our pupils, students, parents, guardians, and the public at large renew a collective commitment to uphold Exam Integrity in Nigeria as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s Values and Reward System for our children and youth.”
“I wish to thank JAMB for their good work and encourage the Registrar and his team to continue with their critical service to our country and people as we all join them to sustain raising of awareness on Exam Integrity.”
