JAMB Boss Tearfully Apologizes Over UTME Mistakes

📢 JAMB 2025 UTME: Registrar Publicly Apologizes Over Exam Errors – What You Need to Know

Published by Elite Edu Consult | May 2025

In a surprising turn of events, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has acknowledged significant irregularities in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This has stirred tension among Nigerian students and stakeholders in the education sector.

During a recent press conference held in Abuja, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, the JAMB Registrar, admitted to faults in the UTME results processing, prompting him to issue a heartfelt public apology. With tears in his eyes, he expressed deep regret, stating:

“What should have been a moment of celebration has turned sour due to unforeseen errors.”

🔍 What Really Happened?

Between April 19 and 22, 2025, candidates who sat for UTME in 157 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres—mainly in Lagos and the South-East—experienced undetected server glitches. The issue originated from a botched software update by a third-party service provider, which prevented some systems from properly saving and submitting candidate responses for grading.

📍 Areas and Candidates Affected

JAMB confirmed that the glitch hit the following regions hardest:

Lagos State – 65 CBT Centres | Over 206,000 candidates affected
South-East States – 92 CBT Centres | Over 173,000 candidates affected

Affected states in the South-East include Anambra, Enugu, Imo, Ebonyi, and Abia.

🔍 JAMB’s Response and Next Steps

While the full cause of the error has not been disclosed, the JAMB registrar assured the public of the following:

A thorough internal investigation is underway.
Cases of result discrepancies are being individually reviewed.
Students affected will be contacted directly or updated through the official JAMB channels.

💡 What Should Candidates Do Now?

At Elite Edu Consult, we strongly advise candidates to:

Stay calm and avoid panic.
Avoid third-party result “upgraders”—they are fraudulent.
Regularly check the official JAMB portal for verified updates.
Document your concerns (screenshots, SMS confirmations, etc.) in case JAMB requires proof.
Reach out to trusted education consultants like Elite Edu Consult for guidance on next steps—especially if you’re considering alternative admission routes such as JUPEB, IJMB, or direct entry.

✅ Don’t Let This Hold You Back

If you’re affected, know this: your academic journey doesn’t end here. At Elite Edu Consult, we offer reliable guidance and alternative admission pathways including:
- JUPEB & IJMB programs (Gain 200-level admission without JAMB)
- Private university admissions
- Direct entry counseling
- Post-UTME tutorials and updates

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