JAMB aligns examination Board with additional USSD Code.

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has concluded arrangements to have an additional USSD Code with a similar function for a seamless and hitch free registration of candidates.

This disclosure was made in their weekly bulletin recently released by its Director of Public Relations, Mr Fabian Benjamin. JAMB which has been known for using the code “55019” exclusively since 2018,
introduced another Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) code to help the examination board align its service delivery with global best practices as well as eliminate any challenges faced by candidates in the course of registration and reduce the rate of congestion.

“This decision was also made to ensure that candidates get value for their money, and also get the type of quality service they deserve.

The statement reads, “As part of the intensive preparations for a hitch-free 2022 UTME/DE registration exercise, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has almost concluded arrangements for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) to be used by candidates.

“The 55019 code is used to create profiles for registration by candidates who are required to send their National Identification Number (NIN) via the code for their details to be pulled from the NIMC database before proceeding to a certified Centre to capture their biometrics.“