Kalu urges JAMB to undertake independent audit of examination infrastructure

 

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has called on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to undertake a comprehensive, independent audit of its examination infrastructure to address technical glitches experienced during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

Speaking with journalists, Kalu faulted the hurried rescheduling of the resit exams, particularly as they coincided with the ongoing 2025 Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE), forcing some students to travel long distances to sit for the tests.

He urged JAMB to engage external professionals, including system engineers and academic measurement experts, to thoroughly examine its Computer-Based Test (CBT) systems, question delivery mechanisms, answer validation processes, and result collation methods.

Kalu further recommended that JAMB should immediately review technical and independent reports from third-party educational technology firms that have collected candidate-level data. This, he said, would help fully understand the extent and impact of the challenges encountered.

“Only by comparing its internal reviews with independent findings can JAMB guarantee that no affected candidate is left behind,” he stated.

The Deputy Speaker also called for special attention to candidates from the South-East and Lagos, who he noted were disproportionately affected by the disruptions, urging the board to ensure they are not further disadvantaged.

He commended the candour, touching humility, and accountability demonstrated by the Registrar of JAMB, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, and his team in admitting to the technical errors that affected nearly 380,000 candidates across the South-East Geopolitical Zone and Lagos. The swift apology and the decision to offer retake opportunities for all affected candidates reflect a commitment to fairness and justice.

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