- Sacked JAMB deputy director Yisa Usman accuses the board of corruption and seeks reinstatement.
- Usman alleges his dismissal followed petitions exposing financial misconduct by JAMB’s leadership.
- The National Industrial Court adjourns the case to February 27 for JAMB’s defense.
A dismissed Deputy Director of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Mr. Yisa Usman, has vowed to expose alleged corruption within the organization, despite facing intimidation.
Usman made this declaration during his testimony before Justice Osatohanmwen Obaseki-Osaghae of the National Industrial Court in Abuja.
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The former director, who filed a suit against JAMB challenging his dismissal, claimed his termination was linked to his petitions to various government agencies about alleged financial misconduct under the leadership of JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede.
During cross-examination by JAMB’s counsel, A.A. Owonikoko, Usman admitted writing petitions to the Attorney General of the Federation, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Department of State Services (DSS).
He alleged these petitions detailed financial irregularities, harassment, and abuse of authority within JAMB.
Usman further testified that he received queries and an invitation to appear before the board’s Disciplinary Committee. However, he argued that the committee’s composition lacked impartiality, as its members were allegedly complicit in the reported infractions.
“The fight against corruption is the responsibility of every Nigerian. I will not back down until justice is done,” Usman stated in court, adding that his dismissal followed his refusal to appear before the committee.
Owonikoko countered Usman’s claims, arguing that his dismissal was due to findings of misconduct after investigations deemed his allegations baseless.
Usman refuted these claims, asserting that the charges filed against him were unrelated to the reported infractions.
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In his suit, Usman is seeking N150 million in damages, reinstatement to his position, and payment of all due entitlements. He argued that his dismissal violated JAMB’s regulations, denying him a fair hearing.
Justice Obaseki-Osaghae admitted Usman’s evidence as exhibits and adjourned the case to February 27, 2025, for JAMB to open its defense.
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