South-East lawmakers call for JAMB Registrar Ishaq Oloyede’s resignation after technical glitches marred the 2025 UTME, affecting over 150 centres and undermining trust in the exam body. They demand cancellations, retakes, and suspensions of key officials.
- Technical failures hit 157 out of 887 exam centres, causing score distortions, especially in South-East states.
- JAMB admitted errors and announced that nearly 380,000 candidates will retake the exam.
- Lawmakers argue an apology is insufficient, labeling it a catastrophic failure, harming students’ educational opportunities.
Students and families face uncertainty and frustration as the exam crisis casts doubt on fair access to education. The scandal risks deepening mistrust in national exam bodies and aggravating regional tensions.
Will JAMB’s leadership changes and reforms restore public confidence and ensure a fair UTME experience for all candidates nationwide?
