The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has taken a bold step to ensure the safety and security of prospective candidates by warning Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres against conducting nighttime registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
“We will not tolerate any violations of our registration regulations,” said Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s spokesperson. “Any centre found guilty of violating the guidelines will face disciplinary action.”
In a statement released on Sunday, JAMB publicly named and cautioned 10 CBT centres for violating its registration guidelines. The board emphasized that all registration activities must take place during appropriate hours to ensure the safety and security of prospective candidates.
The 10 CBT centres that were named and shamed by JAMB include Thomas Adewumi University in Oko, Kwara State; CBT Centre Otukpo in Otukpo, Benue State; Ebenezer International School in Port Harcourt, Rivers State; and seven others.
“We are committed to ensuring a fair and secure UTME registration process,” said Dr. Benjamin. “We urge all accredited centres to adhere strictly to guidelines and prioritize candidate safety over financial gain.”
JAMB’s decision to name and shame rogue CBT centres is a bold step towards ensuring transparency and accountability in the UTME registration process. It is expected that this move will serve as a deterrent to other centres that may be tempted to violate the guidelines.
“We will continue to monitor the activities of all CBT centres and take disciplinary action against any centre that violates our guidelines,” said Dr. Benjamin.
As the 2025 UTME approaches, JAMB’s commitment to safety and security is reassuring. Prospective candidates can now register with confidence, knowing that their safety and security are being prioritized.
“We are committed to ensuring that the 2025 UTME is a success,” said Dr. Benjamin. “We urge all prospective candidates to register early and avoid any centre that violates our guidelines.”
