Peter Obi's response to the 2025 UTME fallout has amplified public frustration with institutional weaknesses. As JAMB apologizes for technical errors affecting over 379,000 candidates, attention turns to broader concerns about leadership, credibility, and emotional trauma faced by Nigerian families.
- Peter Obi praised JAMB Registrar Oloyede for admitting the UTME glitch, but warned of systemic fragility.
- Over 379,000 students were affected, triggering mass public outcry and calls for Oloyede’s resignation.
- Obi emphasized the need for quality assurance and transparency in public institutions to prevent recurring failures.
Parents and students expressed trauma and despair, with reports of extreme distress and even death linked to the mass failures. Obi’s call to shift from blame to reform resonated with families who feel let down by critical national systems.
Can Nigeria learn from this crisis to build institutions that work better for its youth? As the education sector comes under renewed scrutiny, the public awaits structural reforms and real accountability, not just apologies.
