The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has spoken on the alleged barring of Muslim students wearing hijab from writing the mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) at Covenant University, Ogun State. THE GUARDIAN reports.Information Guide Nigeria
According to Olayode Akeem, a parent of one of the applicants who went to the center with his child said the university security guards prevented candidates wearing hijabs from entering Canaanland because they were following orders from above.JAMB Result
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“The attention of the university was promptly drawn to this development, and a vehement denial of authorizing its security personnel to prevent any genuine candidates from entering the institution was issued,” JAMB said.
“According to the university, no such authority was given to that effect, and it decried the attendant embarrassment the incident had caused to the institution.”JAMB Portal
JAMB assured the affected candidates that they would have the opportunity to sit for the rescheduled exam and noted that it would never condone any form of discrimination against any entity or person.NYSC Portal
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