Senate To Investigate Post-UME Exams

The Senate has mandated its Committee on Education to commence an investigation into the conduct of Post-UME test by Nigerian universities and other tertiary institutions in the country.

Most senators spoke vehemently against the test, saying it had put to question the credibility of the examinations conducted by Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board annually.

The resolution to probe the test came after the Senate debated a motion brought by Senator Heineken Lokpobiri and 35 other senators highlighting the anomalies in the activities of the universities.

Lokpobiri noted that JAMB had been empowered by law to conduct tertiary examinations institutions in the country.

He said various universities charged fees and subject candidates to a series of tests and interviews which most often take several days to conclude.

He said, "This is a great cost to parents and guardians and a clear violation of JAMB Act. Our children are also subjected to avoidable inconveniences and risks.

"Now that JAMB is alive to its responsibilities as provided by law, there will be no reason whatsoever to subject candidates to another round of illegal test at great cost and its other attendant consequences."