The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced plans to conduct a mop-up examination for candidates who were unable to sit for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) due to various reasons.
The Registrar and Chief Executive of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this in Abuja during a stakeholders’ meeting with Chief External Examiners, state technical advisers, and other key stakeholders.
Prof. Oloyede also revealed that the pressure arising from technical glitches experienced during the UTME in parts of the South-East and Lagos State almost led him to consider stepping down.
Criticizing those questioning the swift rescheduling of the exam for affected candidates, the Registrar explained the tight academic calendar that UTME candidates must adhere to. Giving the fact that exams like; WAEC, NECO, NABTEB follows immediately JAMB Conducts its UTME and these students are the ones writing those exam.
Reiterating his commitment to integrity and national duty, Oloyede dismissed any insinuations of bias in handling the crisis, describing the tragedy as a profound emotional burden, emphasizing that his reaction stemmed from empathy, not an attempt to shift blame.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Chief External Examiners group, Prof. Vincent Tenebe, lauded Oloyede’s leadership during the challenging period.
During the meeting, a minute of silence was observed for a candidate who allegedly died by suicide in connection with the exam outcome
EDUCATION: JAMB to Conduct Mop-Up Exam for Candidates Unable to Sit for 2025 UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced plans to conduct a mop-up examination for candidates who were unable to sit for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) due to various reasons.
The Registrar and Chief Executive of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this in Abuja during a stakeholders’ meeting with Chief External Examiners, state technical advisers, and other key stakeholders.
Prof. Oloyede also revealed that the pressure arising from technical glitches experienced during the UTME in parts of the South-East and Lagos State almost led him to consider stepping down.
Criticizing those questioning the swift rescheduling of the exam for affected candidates, the Registrar explained the tight academic calendar that UTME candidates must adhere to. Giving the fact that exams like; WAEC, NECO, NABTEB follows immediately JAMB Conducts its UTME and these students are the ones writing those exam.
Reiterating his commitment to integrity and national duty, Oloyede dismissed any insinuations of bias in handling the crisis, describing the tragedy as a profound emotional burden, emphasizing that his reaction stemmed from empathy, not an attempt to shift blame.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Chief External Examiners group, Prof. Vincent Tenebe, lauded Oloyede’s leadership during the challenging period.
During the meeting, a minute of silence was observed for a candidate who allegedly died by suicide in connection with the exam outcome
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced plans to conduct a mop-up examination for candidates who were unable to sit for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) due to various reasons.
The Registrar and Chief Executive of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this in Abuja during a stakeholders’ meeting with Chief External Examiners, state technical advisers, and other key stakeholders.
Prof. Oloyede also revealed that the pressure arising from technical glitches experienced during the UTME in parts of the South-East and Lagos State almost led him to consider stepping down.
Criticizing those questioning the swift rescheduling of the exam for affected candidates, the Registrar explained the tight academic calendar that UTME candidates must adhere to. Giving the fact that exams like; WAEC, NECO, NABTEB follows immediately JAMB Conducts its UTME and these students are the ones writing those exam.
Reiterating his commitment to integrity and national duty, Oloyede dismissed any insinuations of bias in handling the crisis, describing the tragedy as a profound emotional burden, emphasizing that his reaction stemmed from empathy, not an attempt to shift blame.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Chief External Examiners group, Prof. Vincent Tenebe, lauded Oloyede’s leadership during the challenging period.
During the meeting, a minute of silence was observed for a candidate who allegedly died by suicide in connection with the exam outcome
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced plans to conduct a mop-up examination for candidates who were unable to sit for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) due to various reasons.
The Registrar and Chief Executive of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this in Abuja during a stakeholders’ meeting with Chief External Examiners, state technical advisers, and other key stakeholders.
Prof. Oloyede also revealed that the pressure arising from technical glitches experienced during the UTME in parts of the South-East and Lagos State almost led him to consider stepping down.
Criticizing those questioning the swift rescheduling of the exam for affected candidates, the Registrar explained the tight academic calendar that UTME candidates must adhere to. Giving the fact that exams like; WAEC, NECO, NABTEB follows immediately JAMB Conducts its UTME and these students are the ones writing those exam.
Reiterating his commitment to integrity and national duty, Oloyede dismissed any insinuations of bias in handling the crisis, describing the tragedy as a profound emotional burden, emphasizing that his reaction stemmed from empathy, not an attempt to shift blame.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Chief External Examiners group, Prof. Vincent Tenebe, lauded Oloyede’s leadership during the challenging period.
During the meeting, a minute of silence was observed for a candidate who allegedly died by suicide in connection with the exam outcome