The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is set to hold its 2024 Annual Management Retreat.
The week-long annual retreat is in tune with the Board’s practice of assessing its activities.
The retreat is scheduled from August 26 to 29, 2024. It will focus on reviewing and evaluating the Board’s performance across all operational processes, including the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The objective is to identify challenges faced, develop strategies to address them and chart a clear path forward.
This retreat, which has become a longstanding tradition, aims to comprehensively assess the Board’s activities, make necessary adjustments, and reinforce successful operational areas.
The 2024 Management Retreat will feature participation from key stakeholders in the education sector, including members of the academic community, professionals from both local and international backgrounds, and representatives from sister agencies.
The retreat will take a holistic approach to the Board’s operations, aiming to devise strategies that enhance its future engagements and provide added value services to the public and its clients. Additionally, it will assess progress in implementing the Honourable Minister’s roadmap for the education sector.
During this brainstorming session, Zonal Directors, State Coordinators, and service providers will be present to review the accuracy and completeness of data resources, evaluate progress and achievements, enhance communication with key stakeholders, ensure compliance with policy statements, and gather stakeholders’ views and suggestions. This collaborative effort aims to facilitate quicker and more informed decision-making on significant issues.
Among the topics for discussion will be the Board’s performance in the 2024 UTME, the overall effectiveness of Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres, the impact of innovations introduced during the 2024 UTME exercise, and the performance of service providers, test engines, helpline desks, monitoring groups, and examination officials.
Additionally, the retreat will address various advisories concerning institutions, admission deadlines, operational procedures regarding age limits for admissions, and the agenda for the 2025 UTME. The upcoming Africa Regional Conference on Equal Opportunity of Access to Higher Education (ARCEAHED), scheduled for September 17, 2024, will also be discussed to ensure its success.
