(Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State), in the recently concluded post utme exercise. After stumbling upon the school on the internet, I did some internet search on this institution and discovered they prided themselves on being the first Petroleum Resource institution in Africa, and sixth in the world. I then concluded they were indeed prestigious, especially after my sister recommended them for my confused mind (I was ponderous at this moment on which university to fill on that JAMB form). Indeed I had University of Abuja foremost on my mind, before I had to rule it out, due to the unpredictable security issues in the north. After writing JAMB, and getting through it well enough, despite the callous decision of the supervisors to switch off the computers with plenty minutes to go, I then proceeded to buy the Post UTME exam form. Fast-forward to August 6, the day of the exam. I arrived at the venue of the exam, not seeing any reason for failure or any meltdown of any sorts. After queuing under the sun for six hours, (even under the rain) we finally got entrance into the exam venue. Sincerely, when I got the question papers, my many months of ferocious reading seemed an overkill, as the exam was relatively easier than anything presented in the past questions. So, I did it happily under the stipulated 1 hour, happy to finally put the excessive stress and strain on me to rest. Two weeks later, we were notified on the schools portal, about the availability of the results, but we had to pay Three thousand Naira to check the result. I paid the required amount ( This money was later cancelled after some pressure from the SUG, but those who paid already are yet to be refunded) , but had to wait a few days before I could access the result. Some few days later, on a cloudy afternoon, I logged in to check the result. What I saw shocked me to near heart attack. post utme score: 8 0ut of 50 kept staring back at me from my phone screen. I thought I was going to collapse, and kept drinking cups of water, stupefied. Still dazed, I headed online to see what others scored, only to see several complaints of similar scores, some 0 (zero), 5, 8 ,11 and several other funny scores. (marked over 50) More depressing were the accompanying comments; I am lifeless, I feel like dying, I am dead, I am done with school I still dont get how I could get 16% out of a very easy exam compared to JAMB. I sent mails to the school, seeking an inquest into the unhealthy situation or even to have my papers remarked, only to get NO reply. Before filling out FUPRE as my choice of institution, I had to bring myself out of severe depression to undertake JAMB ( I lost my schooling in Ghana previously, due to some unfortunate financial circumstances). I toiled to read while motivating myself not to give up. I had no doubt in my mind I was going go excel. Its September already, and the school is already at an advanced stage in the admission processes, with many already been given admissions. There has not been a single statement from the VC or the Management, addressing the Enforced failure. I feel, we were taken for a ride and only monetarily exploited, since they have refused to address troops of disgruntled candidates who have so far stormed the school. If the school is sure its in the clear on this saga, why has it refused to yield to demands of remarking by the candidates, as any credible institution would? Its a shame JAMB has to leave its students at the mercy of exploitative organizations like FUPRE, posing as credible tertiary institutions of learning. Any school would even be curious, to know why students who comfortably passed JAMB, scoring at least 50% will then proceed to score 10% and even less in an inferior exam, but not FUPRE anyways. I am slumping into depression again, as I cant bear being at home another due to FUPREs gross injustice. I dont speak for myself alone, but for the multitude of candidates who have been robbed of hope, and who may never summon up the energy to stay afloat to fight another day. From an aggrieved FUPRE aspirant seeking justice.
Posted on: Sat, 27 Sep 2014 08:33:01 +0000