...Denies allegations of ethnic bias or slot allocation
The Director General of the Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has affirmed that the recently concluded entrance examination for admission into the Delta State College of Nursing Science was conducted transparently and based purely on merit.
Dr. Oghenesivbe, addressing concerns raised in an online publication, emphasized that there was no allocation of admission slots and that all successful candidates were admitted strictly on the basis of their performance in the entrance exam, with no consideration for ethnic or tribal affiliations.
He clarified that the state’s policy on education ensures equal opportunities for all qualified candidates, and those who did not meet the cut-off marks were not eligible for admission. He reassured the public that the rigorous standards set for the admission process would continue to be upheld in line with the state government's commitment to providing high-quality education.
"Admission into the Delta State College of Nursing Science was and remains merit-based," Oghenesivbe stated. "Candidates who failed to meet the cut-off mark cannot be admitted, as we are committed to maintaining the high standards set by the state government."
He dismissed the allegations made in the online publication, which claimed that admission slots were distributed along ethnic lines, as baseless and aimed at discrediting the state government. "There was no allocation of admission slots, and such misleading reports are divisive and should be disregarded."
The Bureau Chief also praised the Delta State Ministry of Health and the College of Nursing Science for conducting a fair and transparent examination process, further affirming that the state’s education policy is free from political, ethnic, or religious bias.
Dr. Oghenesivbe concluded by urging unsuccessful candidates to work harder in preparation for future opportunities, assuring them that the admission process would continue to be merit-based and devoid of favoritism.
