JAMB Invites Tech Expert Alex Onyia to Review 2025 UTME Over Mass Failure, Glitches

Following widespread concerns over the conduct and outcome of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reportedly enlisted the help of education technology specialist and CEO of Educare, Alex Onyia, to lead an independent review of the exam.

Reports emerged of numerous technical issues and incomplete test questions during the computer-based examination, sparking complaints from candidates and their parents across the country. These issues have added to public outrage after JAMB disclosed that over 1.5 million out of the 1.9 million candidates scored below 200 marks out of a possible 400.

The announcement triggered nationwide reactions, with many education stakeholders and concerned citizens calling for a transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the mass failure.

Reacting to the controversy, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, defended the results, stating that the poor performance reflected JAMB’s improved efforts to curb exam malpractice. However, his remarks were met with skepticism by many Nigerians who insist the process should still be thoroughly examined.

On Tuesday, Alex Onyia confirmed via a post on X (formerly Twitter) that he had received an official invitation from JAMB to conduct an in-depth, transparent audit of the examination. He revealed that the review is scheduled for Thursday.

“I received a formal invitation from JAMB for us to transparently conduct a thorough review of the 2025 JAMB exam. The review date is next tomorrow (Thursday),” Onyia wrote.

Promising transparency and reassurance to worried candidates, Onyia added: “After our review, I will publicly share my findings. If you have been troubled, keep calm. I’m hopeful that something positive will come out of it. You burnt candles, had sleepless nights, and had high hopes. We will not fail you!”

The education community now awaits the outcome of the review, which many hope will restore confidence in Nigeria’s tertiary admission system.