The Senate has launched an investigation into allegations of admission racketeering in universities across the country, following a motion by the senator representing Ebonyi North, ONYEKA NWEBONYI, during plenary.

Senator NWEBONYI, in his motion, alleged that the university staff members conspired with JAMB officials to carry out unwholesome practices for financial gains.

He alleged that the authorities of tertiary institutions, in partnership with some JAMB officials, have reverted to the practice of provisional admissions into prized professional courses like Medicine and Surgery, Pharmacy, Law, Engineering and Nursing Science, intending to short-change some students already offered admissions in exchange for gratification.

The President of the Senate, GODSWILL AKPABIO, in his remarks, stressed the need to give a fair hearing to the accused parties, as they were known to be reputable institutions.

The Red Chamber further asked its relevant committees to summon the Minister of Education, TAHIR MAMMAN, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), ISHAQ OLOYEDE, and the Vice-Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Professor CHARLES IGWE.