Adebayo Adenrele
The Panel set up by Anambra State Government, to investigate the controversies surrounding the self-acclaimed Top-scorer of 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma, has recommended psychological counselling and therapy for the concerned Student.
The panel set up by Governor Charles Soludo also asked Mmesoma to tender her unreserved written apology to Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB), her School and the state government.
While commending JAMB for its diligent handling of the matter, the Panel enjoined all prospective candidates for JAMB Admission to adhere strictly to guidelines processes and procedures of the examination body.
The statement reads, “RECOMMENDATIONS
That Ejikeme Joy Mmesoma tenders an unreserved written apology to the
Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the Secondary School, Uruagu Nnewi) and the Anambra State Government. This should be done immediately.
“EJikeme Joy Mmesoma should undergo a psychological counselling and therapy
“All prospective candidates for JAMB Admission should adhere strictly to guidelines processes and procedures of the examination body.
“CONCLUSION
The Committee of Inquiry commends Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for their diligent handling of the matter an d the information supplied about the interface with the candidate (see attached). We hope that this unearthing of the truth as we have discovered will go a long way in correcting the sentiments, misconceptions and deceptions that have been in the public domain.
“Finally, we thank Mr. Governor for setting up this Committee, and, for the confidence reposed in the committee.”
