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  • UTME Result Forgery: Innoson Withdraws N3m Scholarship From Mmesoma

    UTME Result Forgery: Innoson Withdraws N3m Scholarship From Mmesoma

    Following the conclusion of a probe into a results forgery claim against Mmesoma Ejikeme, the embattled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidate, Innoson Vehicles has withdrawn the N3m scholarship it awarded her.

    Ejikeme claimed to have scored 362 which would have put her at the top of the year’s best-performing candidates.

    In celebration of the supposed feat, Mr Innocent Chukwuma, the founder of the automobile manufacturer based in Nnewi, Anambra announced the scholarship on May 8.

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) however vehemently refuted Ejikeme’s claim last Monday, saying her result was manipulated. This prompted the Anambra State Government to set up a committee of inquiry.

    The highly anticipated findings of the panel were made public in an eight-page report on Friday, which confirmed that Ejikeme manipulated her result, giving herself a score of 362 as against an actual score of 249.

    Innoson Group promptly rescinded its scholarship offer to the 19-year-old on Saturday, in a series of tweets signed by its Head of Corporate Communications and Affairs, Cornel Osigwe.

    The auto manufacturer admitted that the findings were deeply disappointing and that Ejikeme’s actions stood in direct contravention of the values the company held dear.

    “In line with these principles and response to the confirmed findings, we have made the difficult decision to withdraw the scholarship awarded to Miss Joy Mmesoma Ejikeme,” it said.

    “This action is a testament to our unyielding commitment to honesty, integrity, and merit-based recognition.”

    The firm described the development as regrettable, adding that it had “undoubtedly caused dismay among those who stood by Miss Joy, including her school principal and other well-meaning supporters”.

    “However, it is crucial to maintain the integrity of our scholarship program and the values it represents,” the statement noted.

    Innoson further stated that it remained steadfast in its mission to support deserving students, invest in the future of our education sector, and uphold the highest ethical standards.

    “We extend our appreciation to the public, JAMB, the Anambra State Governor’s committee, and all those who have shown understanding and support during this challenging situation,” it said.

  • Anambra Govt Faults JAMB’s Handling of Mmesoma’s Alleged Fake Result

    Anambra Govt Faults JAMB’s Handling of Mmesoma’s Alleged Fake Result

    Anambra State government has distanced itself from claims by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), that the result of Miss Mmesoma Ejikeme, a student of Anglican Girls Secondary School (AGSS), Nnewi, is fake.

    The Commissioner for Information, Mr Paul Nwosu, in a press release on Wednesday said investigation was still ongoing on what transpired about the result, when JAMB made a press release condemning the result as fake.

    The commissioner said this was moreso, when it was the student and her school that came to the commissioner to report that she got 362, while JAMB was recognizing someone who scored 360 as the highest scorer.

    Nwosu said the Anambra State commissioner for education called JAMB to intervene in the matter, but the board involved Department of States Services (DSS) to investigate the result. He said even before investigation started, JAMB made a release and disclaimed the student’s result.

    The commissioner said a full investigation had been launched. He said the members of the committee investigating the result on behalf of Anambra govt include: Prof. Nkemdili Nnonyelu (Chairman), Prof. Mercy Okonkwo – member, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh – member, Prof. Maduabuchi Dukor – member, Prof. Jaja Nwanegbo – member, Rev. Sr. Prof. Mary-Felicia Opara – member, Rev. Cannon Dr. Uchenna Umeifekwem – member, and Mr. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata (MD, Anambra Information Communication Technology Agency) – member.

    Nwosu’s release read: “Anambra State Government has, for obvious reasons, been following the JAMB/Mmesoma Ejike matter with keen interest.

    “It’s important to note that Miss Mmesoma Ejike went to the office of the Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Professor Ngozi Chuma-Udeh with her UTME result to protest that the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) didn’t recognise her as the candidate with the highest score.

    “The Commissioner in turn called JAMB to confirm her claim but she was told that Mmesoma’s result was forged.

    “It was at this point that JAMB authorities invited the Directorate of State Services (DSS) to investigate the matter and make its findings known.

    “This was yet to happen when JAMB went public with the matter, thus eliciting the raucous conversations we’ve seen in the media.”