KEY POINTS
- Peter Obi, Oby Ezekwesili, among other critics have taken issue with JAMB’s management of last week’s technical failures for the UTME 2025.
- The public is up in arms after a student reportedly commits suicide and a N10 billion lawsuit is filed.
- House of Reps launches investigation; The ERC and parents demand that resits be held at a later date.
Leaders in politics, education, and civil society have criticized the way JAMB has managed the complaints from the 2025 UTME. The reactions came after JAMB admitted to having technical problems that affected exams for a large number of students.
Peter Obi: glitches should not elevate into crises
After JAMB Registrar apologized for the results stack problem, Peter Obi praised the gesture while cautioning that students must not be overlooked in this situation.
Students and families suffer greatly as a result of all this. It is important that clear communication and tough quality control are adopted as the standard, Obi explained.
Ezekwesili, Yesufu condemn government response
Former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili labeled the UTME 2025 glitches as a “classic fiasco,” pointing the finger at arrogance inside the institution for causing the problem. The illusion that I know everything is what I worry about the most, she said, quoting Stephen Hawking.
Activist Aisha Yesufu spoke out after Dr. Tunji Alausa blamed new rules without investigating issues with the system. She praises JAMB for recognizing the occurrence of errors
She praised JAMB for taking responsibility for the problems. JAMB admitted to its errors, which is something that many institutions fail to do, That’s commendable, She said. I stand with the students who are going through this.
ERC demands postponement of resit
The Education Rights Campaign (ERC) urged JAMB to wait until June for the resit of the UTME, after the SSCE is completed.
Comrade Ogunjinmi Isaac, Deputy National Coordinator of the ERC, believes requiring candidates to take both exams is both unfair and unreasonable.
Members of National Association of Nigerian Students taking actions against authorities over student deaths
Evans Ufeli, a lawyer in Lagos, has filed a lawsuit against JAMB and the Minister of Education worth N10 billion. According to the suit, the problems with the UTME 2025 broke students’ constitutional rights and emotionally affected them.
At the same time, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) accused JAMB of driving Miss Timilehin Faith Opesusi to commit suicide because she scored 190 in the exam.
This is now a nationwide scandal, according to NANS; they are urging the Registrar to step down and be compensated.
JAMB is being investigated by the House of Reps for UTME 2025 Glitches
With a motion raised by Rep. Adewale Adebayo of Osun State, the House of Representatives has started investigating why there were technical problems. Tajudeen Abbas, a member of the committee, said they would judge JAMB’s apology and decide if it should merit commendation.
“The technical lapses affected thousands. Adebayo explained that it is necessary to conduct the investigation.
Parents and students are not happy about the conditions for resit caused by the
UTME 2025 Glitches
With resit exams happening now, students and also families are expressing worries about how they will be carried out at such short notice. Each day, I have to go from Ijanikin to Ikorodu. John Michael Odusanya, a candidate, said: “It’s a terrible, disgusting process.” Esther, being a mother, asked if JAMB can explain the details of the resit and how much it will cost, JAMB talks about no fees, yet we still need transportation funds.
