The House of Representatives has recommended an independent probe into the human errors that led to the disruption of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across the country.
Chairman, House Committee on Basic Education Examination Bodies Mr Oforji Oboku, made the declaration at a world press conference in Abuja.
Mr Oforji Oboku, said the Committee is working closely with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on critical reforms aimed at restoring the credibility of examination process in Nigeria.
The lawmaker explained that one of the key measures under consideration is the deployment of independent monitors across the six geopolitical zones to ensure transparency and accountability in future Examinations.
“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.
He lauded commitment of the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, for his transparency and public apology, stressing that education system cannot withstand another scandal of this scale.
“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,”
The Committee reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening oversight, driving systemic reforms, and rebuilding public confidence in Nigeria’s examination bodies.
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