99% of Candidates that Retook UTME Didn’t Score Up to 200, Says JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reported that a whopping 99% of the 336,845 candidates who took the rescheduled 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Lagos and South-East states failed to score up to 200.
The dismal performance has sent shockwaves through the education sector, with many expressing concern about the quality of education in the affected regions.
According to JAMB, only a tiny fraction of candidates, barely 1%, were able to score 200 and above in the examination.
The rescheduled UTME was conducted in Lagos and South-East states after the initial examination was postponed due to technical glitches and other logistical issues.
However, it appears that the candidates from these regions were not adequately prepared for the examination, leading to the abysmal performance.
The JAMB report has sparked a heated debate about the state of education in Lagos and South-East states, with many calling for an overhaul of the education system to address the underlying issues. Education stakeholders are also urging the government to invest more in education infrastructure and teacher training to improve the quality of education in the region.
The poor performance of candidates in Lagos and South-East states is a cause for concern, as it may affect their chances of gaining admission into tertiary institutions. The 2025 UTME results are expected to be used for admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, and the low scores may limit the options available to candidates from these regions.
As the education sector grapples with the implications of the JAMB report, candidates and parents are advised to take a closer look at the results and seek guidance on the next steps to take.
The JAMB board has assured candidates that it will provide support and guidance to help them navigate the admission process.
In a statement, the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, expressed concern about the poor performance of candidates in Lagos and South-East states, saying: “We are worried about the low scores recorded by candidates in these regions, and we will work with stakeholders to identify the root causes of the problem and develop strategies to address them.”
The JAMB report has raised more questions than answers, and it remains to be seen how the education sector will respond to the challenge.
One thing is certain, however: the 2025 UTME results will have a significant impact on the future of education in Lagos and South-East states.
