Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has secured accreditation from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for Elder Nseabasi Ikpong Etteh Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre.
The development is now paving the way for candidates in the area to sit the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) locally from 2027.
The accreditation marks a significant development in the area’s educational infrastructure, ending years of difficulties faced by prospective JAMB candidates who had to travel long distances outside Ibeno to write the university entrance examination.
The approval followed a comprehensive assessment of the facility by JAMB officials, who evaluated its physical infrastructure, information and communication technology (ICT) facilities, equipment and operational readiness.
The centre had earlier passed the examination body’s online pre-accreditation assessment on October 16, 2026, before undergoing a physical inspection, at the end of which it received an excellent rating and approval to accommodate 275 candidates per examination session.
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The development is a major milestone in the administration of the Executive Chairman of Ibeno Local Government Area, Hon. Glory Ekah Effiong, under whose leadership the facility was constructed.
With the accreditation, candidates from Ibeno will be spared the additional transportation costs, stress and other inconveniences associated with travelling outside their locality to participate in the annual UTME.
The centre is also expected to provide facilities for other computer-based examinations, including those conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO), subject to their respective accreditation requirements.
Named after Elder Nseabasi Ikpong Etteh, the pioneer Chairman of Ibeno Local Government Area, the facility also serves as a tribute to his contributions to the history and development of Ibeno.
The project underscores the Eka’s-led administration’s investment in educational infrastructure and youth development, while aligning with the ARISE Agenda of Governor Umo Eno, particularly its focus on education, human capital development and infrastructural advancement.
Beyond its immediate function as an examination centre, the facility is expected to expand access to digital learning and technology-driven assessments, promote computer literacy and provide young people with improved opportunities to compete for admission into tertiary institutions.
For parents and guardians, the accreditation also offers relief from the financial burden and logistical challenges of arranging examination trips for their children and wards outside the local government area.
The JAMB approval is therefore expected to strengthen educational access in Ibeno, positioning the area as a growing centre for technology-driven examinations and creating opportunities for prospective candidates within the area and neighbouring communities.
