JAMB 'Poor internet is to be blamed for mass failure

The effect of slow internet speed has been seen during this year’s JAMB CBT examination.

In Kano, an NGO, Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), has said that the disappointing results from students during the recent Joint Examination and Matriculation Board test is due to poor internet service in the country.



Executive Director of the organisation, Alhaji Yunusa Ya’u said, “Slow speed has many implications, one of which was recently seen during this year’s JAMB CBT examination.
“As candidates are auto-timed to respond to questions, a slow Internet means that even before student was able to load question, his or her time was off and therefore scored zero for that question,” he said.

He said: “Swift and CheapNet” is part of the Africa-wide campaign code named “FastAfrica” which stands for Fast, Affordable, Safe and Transparent Internet for all in Africa.’’
Ya’u also said the campaign aims to highlight the need to work with stakeholders to ensure that the speed of Internet was improved, cost was reduced and the level of affordability was enhanced.
“We shall also engage providers and the regulatory on the need to initiate processes that will improve the speed of Internet access and make it cheaper in the country,” he added.
The organisation intends to raise public awareness through series of public enlightenment programmes that would mobilise the public to demand faster and affordable Internet access in the country.

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