The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Wednesday acknowledged errors in this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) that adversely affected candidates’ scores.
During a press briefing in Abuja, Registrar Professor Ishaq Oloyede admitted, “What should have been a moment of joy has changed due to one or two errors,” referring to computer malfunctions and irregular scheduling at several examination centres.
Out of roughly 1.9 million sitters, more than 1.5 million scored below 200 out of a possible 400 marks—suggesting that over 75 percent of candidates underperformed. Affected students have since threatened legal action, demanding compensation and result reviews.
In response, Oloyede announced the creation of an independent review panel charged with auditing the technical platforms and invigilation procedures used during the exam.
He vowed to upgrade the board’s IT infrastructure, improve training for centre supervisors, and implement stricter quality controls ahead of the 2026 UTME.
Oloyede apologised to parents and students, pledging that JAMB will publish the panel’s findings and outline remedial steps by the end of June. “We owe these young people a fair assessment,” he said, emphasizing that transparency and accountability will guide the board’s efforts to restore public confidence.
