By Opeyemi Adelakun
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the temporary unavailability of its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) due to technical challenges associated with the platform’s hosting arrangements.
In a statement issued by the Acting Director of Public Affairs and Protocols, Fabian Benjamin, Ph.D., the board said the disruption commenced earlier on Thursday.
JAMB said it had immediately commenced intensive engagement with the hosting organisation to identify the cause of the problem and restore the platform.
The board acknowledged the timing of the disruption, noting that CAPS is the central platform through which admissions into tertiary institutions across Nigeria are processed.
According to JAMB, the disruption occurred during a peak period of the admission exercise, when institutions are actively processing admissions and candidates are awaiting decisions on their admission status.
The board said it considered it necessary to inform candidates, institutions and other stakeholders about the situation to prevent speculation over the cause of the disruption.
JAMB assured users that it was working round the clock with the hosting organisation to restore CAPS to full functionality within the shortest possible time.
“The Board regrets the inconvenience this temporary disruption may cause candidates, institutions and other users of the platform,” the statement said.
The board also said it would review the circumstances surrounding the disruption after the platform is restored and consider measures to prevent similar interruptions in the future.
JAMB appreciated the patience and understanding of candidates, institutions and other stakeholders, adding that further updates would be issued as developments unfold.
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