The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, revealing that more than 75% of candidates scored below 200 out of 400.
This alarming statistic has intensified concerns about the effectiveness of Nigeria’s current educational curriculum in preparing students for tertiary education.
In response to the dismal performance, educationist Mrs. Eugenia Nwanekwu, a retired director from the Rivers State Ministry of Education, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s educational curriculum.
She spoke on the need for a curriculum that aligns with contemporary educational demands, suggesting that the existing framework may be outdated and insufficient for today’s students.
She pointed out that many educators lack advanced knowledge and are often reluctant to pursue further training, factors that can negatively impact their teaching effectiveness and, consequently, student performance.
She advocated regular training workshops to help teachers update their knowledge and teaching methods.
The release of the UTME results and the subsequent reactions underscore the urgent need for educational reforms in Nigeria.
Stakeholders are increasingly advocating for curriculum updates and enhanced teacher training programs to address the systemic issues contributing to poor student performance in national examinations.
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