INEC, JAMB deepen collaboration on biometric verification
INEC and JAMB are deepening their collaboration, with INEC offering biometric verification technology to enhance JAMB’s examination processes. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-jamb-deepen-collaboration-on-biometric-verification/
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed willingness to support the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) with biometric verification technology, as part of efforts to deepen collaboration between the two federal agencies. This offer was made during a courtesy visit by JAMB Registrar Prof. Segun Aina to INEC headquarters in Abuja.
Aina highlighted JAMB's interest in enhancing the integrity of its examination processes and noted that INEC possesses biometric verification equipment that might no longer be in active use. INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan welcomed the delegation and praised JAMB for its crucial role in Nigeria's education system and youth development.
He mentioned INEC's recent successful electoral engagements, which showcased the Commission's growing technological capacity. Amupitan directed the Director of Information and Communications Technology to assess JAMB's request, determining the availability, technical condition, and suitability of INEC's biometric equipment. Aina expressed gratitude for the warm reception and reaffirmed JAMB's interest in strengthening cooperation with INEC, particularly in leveraging technology to improve the Board's examination processes.
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