Peter Obi has strongly criticised reports that teenagers were forced to write JAMB exams as early as 6:30 am, calling it reckless and dangerous. He warned that exposing vulnerable students to insecurity and trauma reveals a deeper systemic failure — Nigeria’s chronic lack of universities and education infrastructure.
- Teenagers reportedly travelled in the dark to sit UTME exams at 6:30 am.
- Obi called the practice “reckless” and slammed the risks to young lives.
- He linked the chaos to Nigeria’s poor ratio of universities to population.
- Compared Nigeria’s 12% Gross Enrolment Ratio to Indonesia’s 45%.
- Urged massive investment in education to secure the country's future.
Obi’s anger resonates because it touches a nerve: young Nigerians chasing education shouldn’t have to risk their lives. Poor infrastructure isn’t just about inconvenience — it’s about dignity, opportunity, and safety. If basic access to exams is a hazard, what hope is there for broader development? His call is less about politics and more about protecting hope itself.
Nigeria’s future depends on how seriously it treats its students today. Will leaders finally prioritise education over excuses?
