The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that Mmesoma Ejikeme, the 19-year-old student who falsified her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, narrowly avoided conviction. The disclosure came from JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, during a briefing on the board’s activities for 2024.
Prof. Oloyede explained that Ejikeme’s case was particularly notable as it contrasted with other similar cases, such as that of a student in Ondo State who was sentenced to one year in prison for a comparable offense. He indicated that more than 30 individuals were apprehended for similar crimes during the 2024 UTME, with eight still in custody.
“Mmesoma Ejikeme was fortunate not to face the same severe consequences as her counterparts,” Oloyede said. “Her case serves as a reminder of the seriousness of examination fraud. Unlike others who faced strict penalties, Ejikeme’s situation highlights a broader issue, with over 30 arrests related to UTME fraud this year alone.”
Ejikeme, a student at Anglican Girls Secondary School in Nnewi, initially gained attention for manipulating her UTME score from 249 to 362, falsely claiming the top score for 2023. Her actions led to significant backlash, including a three-year ban imposed by JAMB and an appearance before a House of Representatives panel, where she issued a formal apology and sought leniency.
In response to the controversy, the Anambra State Commissioner for Education noted that a state panel had recommended psychological counseling and therapy for Ejikeme as part of her rehabilitation.
The case underscores JAMB’s commitment to tackling examination fraud and serves as a warning to potential offenders about the serious repercussions of such deceitful actions.
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