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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cautioned the public against spreading the falsehood that it assigns candidates to examination centres outside their  chosen towns.

This was contained in a statement issued to journalists in Abuja on Saturday by the Board’s Spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin.

Benjamin stated that JAMB recognises the importance of convenience for candidates and ensures they sit for their examinations in locations of their choice among available CBT centres.

According to him, every candidate has the prerogative to choose their examination town, and JAMB assigns them to a centre within that town.

“It is our firm belief that some parents are continually being deceived, misled, and defrauded by their wards and some secondary school proprietors who perpetuate this falsehood.

“Let it be unequivocally clear: at the time of registration, candidates have the right to select their preferred examination town. JAMB subsequently assigns them to a centre within the selected town.

“The baseless claim that candidates are posted to towns different from their choices is erroneous, malicious, and aimed solely at tarnishing the Board’s reputation. It does not happen.

“The Board therefore challenges this false yet popular narrative by offering a handsome financial reward to anyone who can provide authentic proof of even one candidate who has been posted outside their chosen town,” he said.

Benjamin added that, to ensure transparency and to avoid “being a judge in one’s own case”, such proof should, within the next 96 hours, be sent to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) WhatsApp number: 08056003030.

According to him, this process will ensure that an independent body can confirm the evidence, deliver the reward if appropriate, or exonerate the Board once and for all from the recurring campaign of calumny.

“Anyone who finds no fault in airlines requesting air travellers to arrive at the airport two hours before departure should equally find no fault in encouraging candidates to arrive at CBT centres 90 minutes before the commencement of examinations for preliminary verification.

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“Many parents who expect candidates to spend no more than two hours for a two-hour examination are evidently unaware of the necessary preliminary processes,” he added.

Benjamin appealed to the public to grant agencies the benefit of the doubt and to trust that they exist to serve the public interest in the best possible manner.

He maintained that JAMB remains committed to the public good at all times.

“On a lighter note, another example of gullibility was demonstrated by a female UTME candidate who refused to attempt any questions during her examination this morning. This was because she was complying with her grandfather’s instruction to do nothing and wait for miraculous intervention,” he explained.

He advised candidates against harbouring superstitious and baseless dreams of reaping where they have not sown.

(NAN)

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has delisted five Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres for failing to meet the stringent technical standards required for the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The board also announced the arrest of 27 persons for impersonation who have been handed over to the Police for immediate prosecution.

Public Communication Advisor, JAMB Fabian Benjamin disclosed this in a statement on Friday.

The delisted centres are: Adventure Associate, Behind Sheshe Supermarket, Off Hadejia Road, Kano, Kano State; Saadatu Rimi College of Education, Zaria Road, Naibawa, Kano, Kano State; Penta M & F Technical Services Ltd, Centre 2, 96km Sokoto-Jega Road, Tambuwal; Penta M & F Technical Services Ltd, Centre 1, 96km Sokoto-Jega Road, Tambuwal and Soronara Ventured Nigeria Limited Foundation Road, Umudagu Mbieri, Mbaitoli, Imo State.

The statement said: “While JAMB commends the 883 centres that have demonstrated exceptional performance, it unequivocally warns that any centre which failed the ethical or technical standards , regardless of ownership, will be blacklisted.

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“Candidates who were previously scheduled to take their exams at the delisted centres are urged to urgently reprint their examination notification slips to access their new centres and rescheduled dates. We regret any inconvenience this may cause, but we will not tolerate excuses by candidates who fail to reprint their slip to get their new schedules .

“As of Friday, 25th April, 2025, over 900,000 candidates have successfully completed the UTME out of the 2,083,600 registered for the 2025 examination.

“In a significant crackdown, 27 impersonators have been apprehended and handed over to the Nigeria Police for immediate prosecution.”

It added: “JAMB has been alerted to the unauthorised restrictions imposed on candidates wearing hijabs, and swift action has been taken to address this unilateral decision, which has been categorically condemned by the Vice-Chancellor of the university. This misguided action was the result of an overzealous security officer.

“We extend our sincere apologies to the affected candidates and commend the leadership of both the centre and the university for their prompt intervention, which ensured that no candidate suffered undue disadvantage.”

• Results will be released after exam, says spokesperson

The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) began yesterday nationwide with supervisors of some computer-based test centres (CBT) hailing the process.

About 2,030,627 candidates registered for the examination which will be conducted in about 700 CBT centres nationwide.

The examination will end on April 30.

At Lavogue British international School CBT Centre Kurudu, Centre Administrator,  Ubammadu Akwuruoha expressed satisfaction with the conduct. He  emphasised the punctuality of candidates and the absence of technical difficulties.

At Airmax computer Institute, Madalla, Niger State, Owner of the centre,  Emmanuel Ehikwe lauded the turnout of students.

“The examination started at exactly 8am and the students turned out massively, Ehikwe told our reporter during a visit to the centre.

 A JAMB-accredited CBT centre supervisor at Rosa Mystica Academy,  Salihu Mustapha hailed candidates for arriving early, noting that the early turnout contributed to the smooth running of the day’s sessions.

“The candidates came out early. It is commendable. We started accreditation around 6:30 am, and the examination started promptly around 8 am,” he said.

Mustapha also lauded the facility for providing a supportive environment for the exercise.

He noted that Thursday’s exam included two sessions, while three and four sessions are planned for Friday and Saturday, respectively.

“With the way the examination is going, I do not envisage any challenge on the remaining days. I commend JAMB for its plan that has ensured that everything went as planned,” he added.

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At Ade-Ola International Schools CBT Centre, Kubwa, another supervisor, Dr. Aminu Abdullahi, echoed similar views, praising JAMB and the examination centre for their efficiency.

“It started timely. The candidates came timely.

The centre itself and the management are very cooperative. They have well-arranged seating, security, and everything is running smoothly.

“JAMB is always evolving; they always maintain standards. The only emphasis is on punctuality, and the candidates and ad-hoc staff came in early. For me, this year, there was more compliance,” he said.

Candidates also confirmed the exam went on without glitches.

“We started at 8 am. The examination went on smoothly. This is my first time, and I enjoyed the experience. My computer did not malfunction. There were no technical issues,” said Adams George, a candidate at the Ade-Ola centre.

However, some parents raised concerns over the early start time of the exam, particularly for candidates commuting long distances.

“I know someone who is supposed to take her examination in Bwari, and she lives in Deidei. A lot of challenges might happen in transit that might affect the person meeting up with the examination. At least, they should start by 8:00 am or 8:30 am,” said Shaibu Peter.

Another parent, Ijeoma Joseph, shared her experience: “We slept here yesterday so as to make it. We came from Madalla. The examination time is too early.”

JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin said results of the UTME would be released at the end of the examination.

Benjamin said by Monday, 90 per cent of candidates who registered for the UTME would have taken the examination.

• Directs applicants to print notification slips

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has rescheduled the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination to April 24.

The examination was supposed to commence on April 25 in over 700 computer based test centres nationwide.

 Public Communication Advisor, JAMB, Dr Fabian Benjamin said this in a statement yesterday in Abuja.

About 2,030,627 candidates have registered for the 2025 UTME.

Of these figures, 41, 026 candidates who applied for the examination are below 16 years.

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This is the highest number of applications received by the board in the history of UTME.

Last year, over 1.9 million candidates applied for the UTME.

The board directed applicants to print their notification slips which contain vital information regarding their exam details.

The statement said: “The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is now set to commence on Thursday, April 24, 2025, instead of the previously scheduled date of Friday, April 25, 2025. This adjustment has been made to accommodate essential commitments by the Board and its partner agencies.

“In preparation for the examination, prospective candidates can now print their Notification Slips, which contain vital information regarding their exam details.

“What’s Included in the Notification Slip:

• Examination date

• Venue (centre)

• Time

• Other essential details necessary for successfully sitting for the examination

“Candidates are encouraged to print their Notification Slips starting today, Saturday, April 19, 2025. This will provide ample time for logistical arrangements to access their assigned centres within the chosen examination towns.

“How to Print Your Notification Slip:

1. Visit www.jamb.gov.ng.

2. Click on “2025 UTME Slip Printing.”

3. Enter your registration number and click on “Print Examination Slip.”

“It is strongly advised that candidates print their slips and familiarise themselves with their examination centres at least one or two days before the examination date. This preparation will help ensure a smooth experience on exam day.

“Examination Schedule:

“To reiterate, the 2025 UTME will begin on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Candidates are advised to print their Examination Notification Slips at least a day before the exam to confirm their examination dates and locations, making it easier to access their centres on the day of the examination.

“Please note that candidates will be assigned to centres within their chosen examination towns; no candidate will be placed in a centre outside their selected town.”

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dissociated itself from the ongoing circulation of false, misleading, and criminal messages targeting candidates that registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

The JAMB spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, said these messages were being disseminated by suspected fraudsters with the intent to defraud unsuspecting individuals.

Benjamin noted that the perpetrators had exploited the numerical variant of UTME, 8863, and merged it with the Board’s sort code, ‘55019’, to create a deceptive sort code that mimics JAMB’s official messaging system.

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According to him, through this fraudulent scheme, they have been sending misleading messages to candidates, falsely claiming to detect manipulations in their JAMB details and urging them to contact certain individuals who will “assist” in resolving these fabricated issues.

“We want to emphasise that these messages are not from JAMB. Security agencies have been notified and are actively tracking the perpetrators behind this scam.

“Candidates are strongly advised to ignore such messages. This is a common tactic employed by fraudsters, who seek to exploit the examination period to deceive and defraud innocent candidates.

He, therefore, urged the general public to remain vigilant and critically assess the messages they receive, adding that any communication that does not align with JAMB’s official channels or uses suspicious language or instructions should be treated as fraudulent.

(NAN)