The Osun State office of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has organized a sensitization program for Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre proprietors across the state. The initiative is part of JAMB’s efforts to ensure a smooth and efficient registration process for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE).
The sensitization program, held at JAMB’s state office in Osogbo, focused on addressing challenges experienced during the 2024 registration exercise and introducing strategies to prevent similar issues in 2025.
Focus on Addressing Challenges and Improving Operations
Speaking at the event, the Osun State Coordinator, Mr. Babatunde Jacob, emphasized the importance of preparing CBT centres ahead of time to mitigate avoidable errors.
“Looking back at the previous year, this sensitization is necessary in order to review our operational processes, identify challenges that marred the exercise last year, and develop strategies for improvement,” Jacob said.
He urged centre proprietors to strictly adhere to JAMB’s rules and advisories, which will be issued in the coming days, to ensure the registration process runs seamlessly.
Jacob also cautioned against group registrations, emphasizing the need to treat each candidate individually to prevent mismatched data.
Guidelines for CBT Centres
The state’s Public Relations Officer (PRO) and SERVICOM Desk Officer, Mrs. Bunmi Adesina, outlined specific measures for CBT centres, including:
- Crowd Control Mechanisms: Proprietors must implement strategies to avoid overcrowding at registration venues.
- Provision of Holding Areas: Centres should have well-ventilated holding rooms to ensure candidates’ comfort and enable the dissemination of relevant information in an organized manner.
- Data Verification: Centre operators should guide candidates in correctly filling out registration templates and ensure that candidates who have corrected their National Identification Number (NIN) details go through the requery process before proceeding.
- Biometric Issues: Candidates experiencing biometric verification problems must be referred to the JAMB State Office.
- Prevention of Extortion: Adesina warned against extorting candidates under any guise, noting that violators would face strict sanctions.
Feedback from CBT Centre Operators
Speaking on behalf of CBT centre proprietors, Alhaji Wakeel Isamotu from the Osun State University JAMB-approved CBT centre expressed gratitude to JAMB for organizing the sensitization program.
He acknowledged the importance of the issues raised and pledged that centre operators would implement the recommendations to ensure a hitch-free exercise.
Isamotu also appealed to JAMB to consider increasing operational charges for centres, citing the rising cost of diesel and other operational expenses.
FCT Centres Receive Commendation
In a related development, the FCT Zonal Director, Mrs. Hamza Zainab, commended several CBT centres in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for their level of preparedness ahead of the 2025 UTME/DE registration.
During a virtual interaction with FCT centre proprietors on January 13, 2025, Zainab praised high-performing centres while urging underperforming ones to improve.
“The Board has provided all necessary equipment to accredited centres, and as such, they cannot afford to fail,” Zainab stated.
JAMB’s Commitment to Excellence
As part of its comprehensive preparation for the 2025 UTME/DE, JAMB has implemented robust measures, including sensitizing CBT centre operators and addressing previous operational lapses. These efforts reflect the Board’s dedication to delivering a seamless registration and examination experience for all candidates.
With proactive planning, collaboration with stakeholders, and adherence to guidelines, JAMB aims to set a new standard of excellence for the 2025 UTME/DE exercise.