BREAKING: House Of Reps Move To Probe JAMB’s 2025 UTME Technical Error
The House of Representatives has decided to conduct an investigation into a technical malfunction that reportedly affected the outcomes of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) administered by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
The Genius Media Nigeria reports that this decision was made during the plenary session on Thursday, following the approval of a motion of urgent public significance put forth by a representative from Osun State, Adewale Adebayo.
The UTME is an annual assessment organised by JAMB for students aspiring to gain admission into higher education institutions in Nigeria, such as universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
This examination is a vital milestone for numerous Nigerian students, as their performance determines their eligibility for further education.
In recent years, JAMB has shifted the UTME format from paper-based to computer-based testing (CBT) to improve efficiency and minimise malpractice.
However, concerns have emerged regarding technical difficulties encountered by candidates during the examinations, including network outages, login issues, and system errors.
The reported technical malfunction in the 2025 UTME has now captured the attention of lawmakers, leading the House of Representatives to commence an inquiry.
The investigation aims to identify the underlying causes of the malfunction and propose measures to avert similar incidents in the future.
