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OyoSUBEB denies involvement in common entrance exam leakage

From The Punch · () English

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  • Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board denied involvement in the alleged leakage of common entrance exam results.
  • The Board stated it does not conduct or handle the examination, directing inquiries to the Ministry of Education.
  • OYOSUBEB warned of legal action against media platforms spreading defamatory allegations.

The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) has vehemently denied any role in the alleged leakage of results from the recent Common Entrance Examination. The Board's Executive Chairman, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, dismissed the allegations as false and damaging to the reputation of OYOSUBEB and its leadership.

For the avoidance of doubt, OYOSUBEB is not involved at any stage in the conduct, setting, production or handling of questions for the Common Entrance Examination.

โ€” Oyo State Universal Basic Education BoardClarifying the board's non-involvement in the examination process.

In a statement released in Ibadan, OYOSUBEB clarified that it is not involved in any stage of the examination's conduct, question setting, production, or handling. Therefore, any attempt to link the Board, its chairman, or officials to the alleged leakage is entirely unfounded. The statement emphasized the administration's consistent commitment to transparency, accountability, and professionalism.

Therefore, any attempt to link the Board, its Executive Chairman or its officials to the alleged leakage is completely unfounded.

โ€” Oyo State Universal Basic Education BoardDenying any connection to the alleged exam result leakage.

OYOSUBEB directed that any concerns regarding the examination's conduct, administration, or outcome should be addressed to the Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, the appropriate authority. The Board stressed that it has no involvement in the examination and will not allow unsubstantiated reports to tarnish its integrity.

The Board wishes to state unequivocally that the administration of Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran has consistently upheld transparency, accountability and professionalism in the discharge of its responsibilities.

โ€” Oyo State Universal Basic Education BoardHighlighting the board's commitment to ethical conduct.

While respecting the media's role, OYOSUBEB urged caution and fact-verification before airing allegations. The Board warned that any defamatory statements or smear campaigns against Dr. Adeniran would be met with strong legal action to protect his reputation and the Board's integrity. OYOSUBEB remains focused on its mandate to strengthen basic education in Oyo State.

The Board further wishes to clarify that any complaint, inquiry or concern relating to the conduct, administration or outcome of the just concluded Common Entrance Examination should be directed to the Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, which is the appropriate authority responsible for the examination.

โ€” Oyo State Universal Basic Education BoardDirecting inquiries about the examination to the correct government body.
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