The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, on Thursday, conducted a promotional examination for 6,000 directorate cadre staff under the Federal Civil Service Commission.
For candidates in the Federal Capital Territory, the computer-based test was held at the JAMB CBT centre in Kogo, Bwari Area Council.
Speaking with journalists during the exercise, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, said the exam was also being conducted for candidates in the United Kingdom, United States of America, India and Egypt.
He said, “I think that it’s important to say that this is a very bold initiative on the part of the Federal Civil Service Commission, and I’m not surprised about that because of the visionary leadership. I also believe that people do not need to die before death.
The apprehension you could see when people are coming in, as if the computer is something that cannot do, but we have a system, a system that allows you alternative routes.
“Once you know how to use your cell phone, you’ll be able to write our examination successfully because it’s just A B C and you don’t need to touch the mouse. This examination is taking place not only within Nigeria but also in four countries across the world. It’s taking place in the UK, US, India and Egypt. These are the four countries where we have deployed our personnel.”
The JAMB Registrar said that with the steps taken by the Federal Civil Service Commission, “people will be less apprehensive about using a computer
