A socio-cultural group called Concerned Parents and Educators Initiative (CPE) has urged the Federal Government to find lasting solutions to ongoing issues with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Speaking at a webinar attended by education experts, tech innovators, and parents, the group discussed the public outcry over the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results.
Many candidates faced mass failure, regional inconsistencies, and technical problems with the computer-based testing (CBT) system. The group recommended introducing multiple examination sessions each year, such as holding the UTME twice annually, to ease pressure on candidates and allow for better technical management. They also suggested upgrading JAMB’s testing infrastructure to cloud-based technology to enhance reliability and security and reduce system crashes.
Moreover, they called for expanding access to accredited CBT centres, especially in rural and remote areas, to reduce travel difficulties and make examinations more inclusive. Improving examination security through the use of advanced fraud detection tools and enhanced monitoring was also emphasised. Experts at the webinar, including Joshua Ozugbakun from Tuteria and Alex Onyia of Educare, emphasised the need for urgent reforms to restore public confidence in Nigeria’s tertiary examination system.
Key proposals included adding critical thinking questions, enhancing teacher training, using performance data to support schools, promoting digital literacy for disadvantaged students, and encouraging parental involvement in examination preparation. These steps are crucial for enhancing student success and confidence in the examination process.
