A Nigerian civil society group, the Coalition for Nigeria’s Sustainable Growth (CNSG), has publicly defended the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, following the recent controversy over errors in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scores.
The group commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for openly admitting to technical mistakes in the calculation of some candidates’ results—a rare occurrence in the country’s education sector.
Despite widespread criticism and demands for action against JAMB, the CNSG stated that this admission represents a positive shift toward transparency and accountability, crediting Dr Alausa’s reform efforts for fostering such openness.
Danladi Usman, the coalition’s convener, stated that no previous administration would have allowed JAMB to confess such errors publicly, calling this a sign of real progress rather than failure. The coalition emphasised the minister’s push for digital innovation, stricter testing standards, and improved access to education as important steps in transforming Nigeria’s educational institutions. They urged Nigerians to support Dr Alausa’s leadership, emphasising that honest leadership is essential for lasting change.
In a related update, JAMB revealed that Anambra and Lagos states recorded the highest number of examination malpractice cases during the recent UTME, with 80 suspects apprehended nationwide so far. The education ministry and JAMB continue to collaborate on improving examination integrity and enhancing the overall quality of education in Nigeria.
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