The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced plans to release the results of 379,000 candidates who took the rescheduled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Wednesday.
The rescheduling followed widespread outcry over mass failures during the initial UTME, with over 1.5 million of the 1.9 million candidates scoring below 200 marks out of a possible 400.
This prompted JAMB to investigate and uncover technical and human errors, particularly in Lagos and South-East states, affecting candidates' performances.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, publicly admitted to these errors, expressing regret and announcing a resit for the impacted candidates.
The rescheduled exams involved 379,997 candidates in Lagos and the South-East.
Despite remedial actions, the South-East Caucus in the House of Representatives has called for Prof. Oloyede's resignation, citing a "catastrophic institutional failure" in the 2025 UTME.
The lawmakers criticized JAMB for poor communication, short notice of rescheduled exams, and scheduling conflicts with the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WAEC).
The caucus demanded a fresh examination after the conclusion of WAEC and NECO exams, citing Section 18(1) of the 1999 Constitution, which ensures equal educational opportunities for all Nigerian children.
They argued that the flawed conduct of the 2025 UTME denied students this right, particularly those in the South-East.
The lawmakers also called for the suspension of key JAMB officials responsible for digital operations and logistics, emphasizing that accountability should extend beyond public apologies.
They described JAMB's response as inadequate, citing the distress and confusion caused by the short notice for the rescheduled exams, which clashed with ongoing WAEC papers.
The situation has sparked national debate over the credibility and fairness of the UTME testing process and the need for systemic reforms within JAMB.
