- Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed two of its staff, Bilyaminu Ishaku and Andrew Anebi Candidus for professional misconduct.
They were until their dismissal attached to JAMB Benue State office, Markudi.
JAMB spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, in a statement, yesterday, explained that the notice of dismissal has been communicated to the affected staff as recommended by the Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee set up to investigate allegations of professional misconduct against them.
“Sequel to your appearance before the Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee and the subsequent recommendations of the committee, minister of education has approved your dismissal from the service of the board with effect from February 27, 2023 serious misconduct,” JAMB spokesman said in the statement.
Benjamin explained that the dismissal was in line with the Public Service Rule 030401, which defined serious misconduct as a specific act of very serious wrongdoing and improper behaviour, which is inimical to the image of the service and which can be investigated and if proven, may lead to dismissal.
The affected staff were directed to submit their identity cards and other property of the board in their possession to the state coordinator, JAMB office, Benue State, for onward submission to the director, Human Resources, with immediate effect.
