By Maryam Abeeb
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that as from January 31, 2023, no candidate would be registered without the provision of an email address.
A statement signed by JAMB’s Head, Public Affairs and Protocol, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, stated that the review of its Advisory on the ongoing UTME registration is to ensure that best practices are followed in the process of capturing all relevant data pertaining to the candidates.
It added that the latest Advisory aside from aiding in eliciting relevant and up-to-date data of candidates, is also imperative for facilitating the transmission of urgent and vital communication to candidates cheaply and efficiently.
“Furthermore, the e-mail provides more flexibility in communication and is a more professional way of reaching out to candidates,” the statement said.
JAMB urged advised prospective candidates to get their genuine e-mail addresses before proceeding for UTME registration.
It also urged candidates to ensure that their passwords are kept securely as the Board does not retrieve lost e-mail passwords or change e-mail addresses once registered.
