INEC offers biometric support to JAMB

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: September 5, 2026Country: Nigeria

Politics

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) expressed its readiness to support the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) with biometric verification technology. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, requested INEC's biometric equipment to enhance the integrity of its examination processes. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, welcomed the delegation and directed a review of JAMB's request.

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