The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Is-haq Oloyede, publicly apologized today for the widespread errors in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, which have affected nearly 380,000 candidates. During a press briefing in Abuja, Oloyede broke down in tears as he acknowledged the distress caused by the discrepancies and pledged to address the issues promptly.
"I apologize for the trauma caused to the candidates," Oloyede said tearfully, admitting that "one or two errors" had occurred during the examination, leading to widespread confusion and dissatisfaction among candidates. He revealed that approximately 379,997 candidates from the Southeast and Lagos State were affected by the errors.
The board has since rescheduled the examination for the affected candidates in an attempt to rectify the situation. Oloyede emphasized that the errors were unintentional and assured the public that measures would be implemented to prevent such occurrences in future examinations.
The 2025 UTME saw over 2 million candidates register, surpassing the previous year's figures. The examination was initially scheduled for April 25, 2025, with the registration process concluding on March 8, 2025. However, the board faced challenges, including the discovery of deceptive Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers and the suspension of certain law programs at selected universities, leading to a postponement of the registration process in January. Despite these challenges, the board implemented innovative measures to deter cheating and maintain the integrity of the examination process.
In light of the recent errors, JAMB has invited experts to investigate the causes and has committed to transparency in the resolution process. Candidates affected by the discrepancies are advised to contact JAMB through official channels for further assistance and information on the rescheduled examinations.
The board's swift response and commitment to addressing the issues have been met with mixed reactions from the public. While some commend JAMB for taking responsibility, others express concern over the impact of the errors on the academic futures of the affected candidates. As investigations continue, stakeholders await further updates on the measures being taken to prevent a recurrence.
For more information and updates, candidates are encouraged to visit the official JAMB website or contact their nearest JAMB office.
