CBT Centre Owners Appeal to National Assembly for Increased Examination Funding
Concerns Over Rising Costs of Materials and Operations
The CBT centre owners, speaking anonymously, expressed concerns about the growing costs of materials needed for conducting the exams. Despite these rising costs, the amount paid by JAMB per candidate has remained unchanged since the 2020/2021 examination cycle.
One CBT owner from Oyo town shared, “Since 2020/2021, JAMB has been paying us N700 per candidate to supervise and conduct the exams, and this has not increased until last year. The price of the book, which was N500 two years ago, is now N1,000. As JAMB raises the exam fees for candidates, they have not raised the registration price. Additionally, the price of petrol has increased, as have staff salaries.”
Financial Strain on CBT Centre Owners
The owners also pointed out the significant infrastructure costs involved, including the purchase of computer systems, the construction of server rooms, and the setup of examination halls. Despite these expenses, the business is far from profitable, and the owners are struggling to maintain operations under the current financial arrangements.
Call for Government Intervention
Despite these challenges, the CBT owners emphasized their commitment to continuing the exam process but stressed the urgent need for an adjustment in the compensation they receive from JAMB to ensure the sustainability of their operations.
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