The House Committee on Basic Education Examination Bodies apologised to Nigerians, regretting the unprecedented disruption in the history of JAMB
The House Committee overseeing examination bodies including Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has expressed deep sympathy for candidates affected by 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) technical glitches which it said was due to human errors.
The committee also called for an independent investigation into this matter.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Oforji Oboku (PDP Bayelsa), noted that the committee is aware of the unfortunate situation that Nigerian children faced during the UTME/JAMB exams, a situation that has never occurred before in the history of JAMB.
“We sincerely apologise to the candidates, their parents, and the Nigerian public. This disruption is unprecedented in the history of JAMB and must never happen again,” Oboku said.
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Oboku revealed that the committee is working closely with JAMB on critical reforms aimed at restoring the credibility of the examination process.
“One of the key measures under consideration is the deployment of independent monitors across all six geopolitical zones to ensure transparency and accountability in future UTME exercises,”
He commended JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, for his transparency and public apology, but maintained that the errors were entirely avoidable and pointed to institutional failure.
“The Registrar has shown rare courage by accepting responsibility, but we must be clear — this was a preventable lapse. Our students and the nation deserve better,” he stated.
Oboku further stressed the urgency of reform, warning that the education system cannot withstand another scandal of this scale.
“The push for accountability cannot be postponed. The integrity of our education system is at stake,” he added.
The committee reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening oversight, driving systemic reforms, and rebuilding public confidence in Nigeria’s examination bodies.
Parliament Reports recall that the Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu on Sunday 18th May 2025 asked JAMB to conduct an independent audit and systemic reforms to restore trust, while the South East Caucus in Statement demanded the resignation of the JAMB Registrar, cancellation of the 2025 UTME, and stronger accountability for the technical failures that disproportionately affected candidates in the South-East
