JAMB Sanctions Officials For Asking Female Student To Remove Her Hijab During UTME


by Enews.com.ng

Enews.com.ng— The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has taken disciplinary action against accredited officials involved in an incident where a hijab-wearing female candidate was asked to remove her head cover before sitting for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The board swiftly addressed the issue, allowing the candidate to proceed with the examination while expressing […]

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