The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a stern warning to examination centres conducting night-time registrations for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), citing security concerns for candidates.
In a statement released by Fabian Benjamin, JAMB spokesperson, the board emphasized that while it appreciates the efforts of centres to register as many candidates as possible, their safety must not be compromised.
Centres Found Culpable
JAMB identified 10 examination centres involved in unauthorized night-time registration, including:
- Thomas Adewumi University, Kwara State
- CBT Centre Otukpo, Benue
- Ebenezer International School, Rivers
- Jigawa State College of Education, Jigawa
- Lafiagi Emirate Information Technology & Innovation Hub, Kwara
- Zulqud Consult Ltd (ZCL CBT Centre), Government Secondary School, Lugbe Bridge
- Klinnicapps Academy (formerly Christian Secondary Commercial School), Rivers
- Sani Mikaila Comprehensive College, Plateau
- Beeps Technology Limited, Cross River
- FZX Media Consulting Limited, Cross River
JAMB assured that decisive actions would be taken to safeguard the integrity of the UTME and ensure compliance with approved registration guidelines.
Consequences for Non-Compliance
The board reiterated that it will not tolerate violations of registration regulations and will take appropriate measures against centres engaging in exploitative or questionable practices.
JAMB Cautions Parents Against Harassment of Admission Officers
In a related development, JAMB also warned candidates and parents against harassing university admission officers over perceived unfair admission denials.
JAMB highlighted the case of Mr. Godwin Nsan, who accused the University of Calabar of mishandling his son’s admission. Investigations revealed that his son scored 201 in UTME with an aggregate score of 34%, which was below the university’s cut-off marks:
- Merit: 55%
- Catchment Area: 35%
- Educationally Less Developed States (ELDS): 35%
JAMB emphasized that admission processes are based on ranking scores and available slots, urging parents to seek clarifications through official channels rather than resorting to public confrontations.
Ticketing Platform for Complaints
To address candidate concerns effectively, JAMB has implemented a robust Ticketing Platform where students and their guardians can submit queries and receive official responses regarding admission and registration-related issues.
JAMB reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and fairness in the UTME registration and university admission processes, warning against any actions that could disrupt the integrity of the system.