The 2025 UTME controversy will never die out—and now, a prominent educational advocacy group is beginning to raise its voice.
The Reaction of Concerned Parents and Educators (CPE) Initiative calls for the digital overhaul of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s examination system.
In their view, it is time for JAMB to go completely operational on cloud technology if it intends to right the technical issues plaguing it over time, especially with the UTME examinations.
This concerns arose during the recent online dialogue of CPE from their platform entitled JAMB Crisis: Way Forward, which saw experts of education and tech innovators join hands with concerned parents.
The organization did not get soft: Let JAMB shift to a cloud-powered infrastructure to increase the stability of the exams, reduce system crashes, and make data more secure.
This year’s UTME saw candidates all over Nigeria complaining about various glitches—ranging from login errors to system shutdowns. Many candidates complained of unfair grading. Some claimed that wastage was regional; that they were discriminated against during result processing.
Well, CPE is not interested in throwing stones. Their suggestions include:
Permitting several UTME windows yearly so candidates will have options and will not have to be stressed on the assigned exam day.
Setting up accredited CBT centres in the rural areas to reduce travel costs and promote inclusivity.
Empowering fraud-detection systems to prevent malpractice.
Collaborating with faith-based and private institutions to uplift public schools.
Joshua Ozugbakun of Tuteria and Alex Onyia of Educare, two of the major dignitaries at the conference, pushed for the urgent reform of education nationally. They issued a caution against making JAMB the scapegoat, citing deeper issues such as lacklustre teacher training and parental absenteeism.
Mrs. Yinka Ogunde, founder of the CPE Initiative, stressed that the forum was only the beginning. “This is the first of many conversations. Real change requires consistent collaboration between government and the private sector,” she said.
With frustration mounting, Nigerians hope that JAMB will finally listen before the next exam season turns into a national embarrassment once again.
