The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that a blind candidate hired another visually impaired person to sit the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on his behalf.
At a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, Ishaq Oloyede, JAMB Registrar, provided updates on the conduct and outcome of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Oloyede explained that the incident occurred during the administration of examinations for visually impaired candidates under the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG), which ensures inclusive testing for individuals with disabilities. He noted that 501 blind candidates were successfully examined across 11 centres nationwide.
“Sadly, one of them was also involved in impersonation by recruiting an undergraduate student who is also blind to come and write for another blind candidate,” he said.
The registrar expressed disappointment over the development, noting that it shows desperation for access to tertiary education.
He stated that JAMB refunds the registration fees of blind and other candidates with disabilities and covers transportation, accommodation, and feeding expenses during the examination period.
He reaffirmed the board’s commitment to supporting candidates with special needs.
“The board remains committed to providing the necessary support for persons with disabilities aspiring to pursue tertiary education,” Oloyede said.
“The Prof. Peter Okebukola-led JEOG continues to demonstrate exceptional dedication in ensuring that these candidates can sit examinations, regardless of their challenges.”
The results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) were released on Friday, with over 1.9 million candidates receiving their scores.
However, the results of 39,834 candidates have been withheld.
