The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has paid a total sum of one billion, four hundred and seventy-eight million, four hundred and sixteen thousand naira  (N1,478,416,000.00) only, to owners of  Non-JAMB Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide for the services they rendered during the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

This is contained in a statement issued to news men by the Head, Public Affairs and Protocols, Dr. Fabian Benjamin who stated that the figure is less N59,585,000, which is the part of the approved sum meant for JAMB - owned CBT centres.

The Board notes that it is only proper to promptly settle obligations as and when due so as to promote and sustain a cordial working relationship with partners who discharged their duties creditably. 

It is to be noted that most of the centres used for the examination are not JAMB-owned while some are ICT facilities of tertiary institutions. This symbiotic relationship between the Board and the privately-owned CBT centres and others is collaborative in nature and is designed to ensure better quality service delivery and inclusiveness. Hence, the Board is proud to announce that all centre owners who rendered quality service during the just-concluded examination had been appropriately commended for a job well done and paid accordingly.

Furthermore, the Board says it will continue to ensure that every candidate is guaranteed unfettered access to higher education through the provision of a level playing field for all.

The Board also reiterates its resolve to continue to leverage on state-of-the-art technology, not only to deliver quality assessment, but also to protect the integrity of its examinations.