In an emotionally charged press briefing, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), was visibly moved to tears as he addressed the technical failures that disrupted the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for numerous candidates nationwide.
The UTME, a critical gateway for Nigerian students aspiring to enter tertiary institutions, has been marred by significant technical issues this year. Reports from various centers indicate that candidates experienced system crashes, login failures, and abrupt disconnections during their Computer-Based Tests (CBT), leading to widespread frustration and anxiety among students and parents alike.
One notable incident occurred at the Skillpath International Academy in Karu, Abuja, where over 200 candidates scheduled for a 7 a.m. session were not able to complete their exams due to system malfunctions. A parent recounted that his daughter was mid-exam when her screen went blank, displaying a “disconnected” message.
In response to the mounting concerns, JAMB has assured affected candidates that they will be rescheduled for the examination. The board emphasized that candidates who missed their exams due to verified technical issues should reprint their examination slips to obtain new dates and venues.
However, the situation has sparked a broader conversation about the reliability of the examination process and the emotional toll on students. Many candidates, like Olawanle Timileyin, have taken to social media to express their distress, pleading for assistance after being told to wait another year due to system errors.
As JAMB works to rectify these issues, Professor Oloyede’s emotional response underscores the gravity of the situation and the board’s commitment to ensuring that no candidate is unfairly disadvantaged due to technical failures.
Candidates should regularly check the JAMB portal and stay in touch with their respective CBT centers for updates.
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