The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has called for the
immediate cancellation of the Police recruitment test, conducted
nationwide by the
Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB; stating that, with the recent events, there is no certainty of President Muhammadu Buhari to keep Nigerian Christians alive in his second term in office as President.
CAN attacked the Federal Government, for allegedly making the Arabic language compulsory in the aptitude test conducted last week, for all applicants shortlisted for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force.
The Association, made its position on the
matter public, in a statement released by its National President, Reverend Samson Ayokunle.
CAN therefore, called for the cancellation of the aptitude test which was organised by JAMB, in 156 centres nationwide.
According to the Association, it is a violation of the
Constitution and the secular nature of the country, to mandate both Christians and Muslims to answer questions in the Arabic language.
“The just concluded Nigeria Police entrance examination using JAMB Computer based test (CBT), where Arabic language (the official Islamic language) was made compulsory for Muslims and Christians alike, is another dirty slap on the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
“To many Christian youths who sat for that examination, the display of the Arabic language questions came as a rude shock.
Many could not recover from the setback until JAMB logged them out of the CBT platform; obviously achieving the aim of the Islamic extremists who are hell-bent on fostering their religion and culture on the Nigeria Police Force.
“While it is true that in some Police examination centers, some Officiating Officers advised the candidates to ignore the Arabic language questions;
but that again ran contrary to the examination instructions, wherein a candidate was required to answer 180 questions viz- Use of English 60, Arabic language 40, Fine Arts 40, and Agriculture 40, hence summing up the 180 questions each candidate is required to answer.
“This deliberate attempt to undermine Christians in Nigeria, leaves so many questions as to the unity of the nation.
The most appropriate action is to cancel the exams and conduct a fresh one devoid of controversies.
“It will be wrong for the President of Nigeria (who swore to defend both the Christians and Muslims alike), to turn around to allow his appointees seek to divide the nation through their actions.
“If the President can allow this affront now, and he is still seeking the vote of Christians for a second term, we do not trust he will keep us alive, if he ascends to that throne for another four years.
“CAN demands evidence of cancellation of the examination, and fixing of a date for a retake within 72-hours of this notice.
Else, the Christian community in Nigeria will have no choice than embark on other measures to seek redress of this national insult.
“We also demand evidence of the withdrawal of Arabic language as a compulsory elective for management science studies in Tertiary Institutions from the National Universities Commission, NUC.”
Although, JAMB had earlier refuted the rumour which claimed that candidates for the Police recruitment exercise sat for an examination in Arabic.
The Spokesperson of the exam body, Fabian Benjamin, stated that JAMB examined the candidates in English Language only, and that no one wrote examinations in any other subject or language.
Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB; stating that, with the recent events, there is no certainty of President Muhammadu Buhari to keep Nigerian Christians alive in his second term in office as President.
CAN attacked the Federal Government, for allegedly making the Arabic language compulsory in the aptitude test conducted last week, for all applicants shortlisted for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force.
The Association, made its position on the
matter public, in a statement released by its National President, Reverend Samson Ayokunle.
CAN therefore, called for the cancellation of the aptitude test which was organised by JAMB, in 156 centres nationwide.
According to the Association, it is a violation of the
Constitution and the secular nature of the country, to mandate both Christians and Muslims to answer questions in the Arabic language.
“The just concluded Nigeria Police entrance examination using JAMB Computer based test (CBT), where Arabic language (the official Islamic language) was made compulsory for Muslims and Christians alike, is another dirty slap on the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
“To many Christian youths who sat for that examination, the display of the Arabic language questions came as a rude shock.
Many could not recover from the setback until JAMB logged them out of the CBT platform; obviously achieving the aim of the Islamic extremists who are hell-bent on fostering their religion and culture on the Nigeria Police Force.
“While it is true that in some Police examination centers, some Officiating Officers advised the candidates to ignore the Arabic language questions;
but that again ran contrary to the examination instructions, wherein a candidate was required to answer 180 questions viz- Use of English 60, Arabic language 40, Fine Arts 40, and Agriculture 40, hence summing up the 180 questions each candidate is required to answer.
“This deliberate attempt to undermine Christians in Nigeria, leaves so many questions as to the unity of the nation.
The most appropriate action is to cancel the exams and conduct a fresh one devoid of controversies.
“It will be wrong for the President of Nigeria (who swore to defend both the Christians and Muslims alike), to turn around to allow his appointees seek to divide the nation through their actions.
“If the President can allow this affront now, and he is still seeking the vote of Christians for a second term, we do not trust he will keep us alive, if he ascends to that throne for another four years.
“CAN demands evidence of cancellation of the examination, and fixing of a date for a retake within 72-hours of this notice.
Else, the Christian community in Nigeria will have no choice than embark on other measures to seek redress of this national insult.
“We also demand evidence of the withdrawal of Arabic language as a compulsory elective for management science studies in Tertiary Institutions from the National Universities Commission, NUC.”
Although, JAMB had earlier refuted the rumour which claimed that candidates for the Police recruitment exercise sat for an examination in Arabic.
The Spokesperson of the exam body, Fabian Benjamin, stated that JAMB examined the candidates in English Language only, and that no one wrote examinations in any other subject or language.
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