In a letter addressed to the JAMB Registrar and copied to the Vice-Chancellor of FUTA, NANS decried the recent development where JAMB reportedly labeled Basola’s admission as “fake,” despite his successful graduation from FUTA and receipt of his degree certificate. The association is calling for the immediate removal of the “fake admission” tag, restoration of Basola’s academic records on the JAMB portal, and facilitation of his mobilization for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
Basola, who gained admission in 2017 and graduated with a Second Class Upper Division (CGPA 4.41), was reportedly denied access to the JAMB portal after completing all requirements for graduation. According to NANS, this unexpected setback has led to severe psychological distress for the graduate, who now faces disqualification from NYSC service.
“This young man followed all due process, studied diligently for five years, and earned his degree from a reputable institution. To now be told that his admission is fake after graduation is not only unjust — it is inhumane,” said Comrade Owolewa Taiwo, NANS Southwest Coordinator.
NANS further stated that Basola’s case may not be isolated and warned that the psychological toll of such systemic failures could lead to tragic outcomes. “Let it be on record that another Nigerian student recently died by suicide under similar circumstances. We will not wait for another preventable tragedy,” the letter reads.
The student body has issued a 7-day ultimatum to both JAMB and FUTA to resolve the matter. Should the issue remain unresolved, NANS threatens nationwide protests, including the occupation of JAMB offices and mass demonstrations across campuses.
“Our demands are simple: justice, recognition, and humane treatment of students who did everything right. The system must not destroy the future it was designed to build,” the statement concludes.
As of press time, neither JAMB nor FUTA has issued a public response to the allegations.
