The Registrar of the Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, revealed this during the ongoing 2023 policy meeting at the National Judicial Institute in Abuja. The proposed initiative would allow candidates to use their mobile phones to take the examinations.

Prof. Oloyede highlighted the significant financial resources expended on examination conduct as the driving force behind the initiative. The presentation further emphasized the need for digital literacy, along with the establishment of a mobile examinational malpractice tribunal to address criminal activities while institutional bodies handle cases of misconduct.

“We will be partnering with security operatives and relevant agencies on cyber crimes; engaging the machinery and sponsoring them to tap from their knowledge of candidates. Movement of some services to the registration portal to prevent extortion Open Book Examination to Discourage Cheating.

“Political will and concerted efforts at adopting single identity for all with NIMC citizens to discourage impersonation.”