Widow Appeals to JAMB Over SIM Card Issue That Hinders Children’s Education
A widow, Jane Uche, has made an urgent appeal to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to resolve issues related to SIM card loss, which is preventing her children from registering for the UTME. Uche’s late husband’s phone number had been used to generate the profile codes for their children, but after his death, she has been unable to retrieve the SIM card. This situation has left her children unable to register for upcoming exams.
Struggles to Continue Education
Uche explained the ongoing difficulties her family faces, highlighting how her children are unable to pursue their education further. They are unable to sit for JAMB exams, which are required for university admission, due to the inability to access the necessary SIM card. The widow made an emotional appeal to JAMB to develop a system that would allow for SIM retrieval or transfer in cases like hers.
JAMB’s Response to the Issue
JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, acknowledged the problem but emphasized that the board could not intervene unless the SIM card was retrieved through the network provider. He also clarified that although a new feature has been introduced at CBT centers to address lost SIM cards, the SIM swap option remains unavailable.
Call for Further Action
This issue has affected many candidates, and Uche urged the relevant authorities to take additional steps to address the matter, ensuring that children like hers do not miss out on their educational opportunities due to technical difficulties with SIM cards.
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