…Urges Candidates To Generate Profile Codes
Richard Ginika Izuora
As part of its measures to ensure a smooth 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has announced that prospective candidates can now generate their profile codes and save same for use during registration.
The board also advised candidates to get their National Identification Number (NIN), which is a prerequisite for UTME/DE registration.
JAMB made these known on Monday, in a statement issued by its Head, Public Affairs and Protocol, Dr Fabian Benjamin.
“Candidates are required to use a unique phone (mobile) number SIM for the process of using NIN for the registration as such, a number can only be used by one candidate.
“To generate their profile codes, candidates are expected to send: NIN (one space) then their NIN number (11 digits number) by text (SMS) to either 55019 or 66019 from their personal GSM number.
“A profile code of 10 characters will be received by the candidate on the same telephone number”, the Board said.
JAMB also advised candidates to note that the phone number used to send the text message to either of the two quick codes is automatically tied to their respective names.
This, it added, would also be used by the board in all communications relating to application, examination and admission.
The board also urged prospective candidates to heed its strict warning against the use and application of henna, also called “Lalle’’ to avoid biometric verification challenges.
According to JAMB, this is to avoid experiencing biometric verification challenges, as it has been established that application of henna on the fingers obstructs the process of biometric verification.
“Also, in an attempt by candidates to clean their fancy henna designs, they use chemicals that damage the whorls on their fingers, hence making biometric verification and authentication difficult, if not impossible”, it said.
JAMB further stated that its “no biometrics, no examination” policy remained effective, while urging candidates to desist from any act that could jeopardise their chances of taking the UTME.