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The Founder and President of Atiba University, Oyo, Dr. James Adesokan Ojebode, has expressed deep concern over reports that some federal universities have refused to accept the recently released National Examinations Council (NECO) results from admission seekers.
In a statement, Ojebode described the development as “unjust, discriminatory, and inconsistent with Nigeria’s commitment to inclusive and equitable education.”
He lamented that many candidates who initially applied with Awaiting Results were later denied admission after NECO released their results, a situation he termed “a denial of the fundamental right to education and a reflection of administrative insensitivity.”
Ojebode called on the Federal Ministry of Education, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), and NECO to urgently intervene and ensure that all affected universities reopen their admission portals to allow candidates upload their results. “Education must remain a tool for empowerment, not exclusion,” he said.
He further stated that proper coordination among examination and admission bodies is crucial to maintaining the credibility of NECO, the integrity of Nigeria’s admission process, and the public’s confidence in the education system.
