The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered a case of impersonation involving a blind candidate in the just-concluded 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, made the disclosure on Friday during a media briefing in Abuja where he presented updates on the conduct of the examination and announced the release of results.
According to Prof. Oloyede, the incident occurred during the administration of the UTME to 501 blind candidates under the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG), which is chaired by Prof. Peter Okebukola.
“Sadly, one of them was involved in impersonation by recruiting an undergraduate student who is also blind to come and write for another blind candidate,” the registrar said.
The Equal Opportunity Group was established by JAMB to ensure that persons with disabilities, particularly the blind, are not excluded from the Board’s nationwide Computer-Based Test (CBT) process. JEOG administers specially tailored exams in braille, recorded formats, or with the aid of volunteer readers and scribes.
In a show of support, JAMB not only refunds the registration fees for blind candidates but also provides transportation, accommodation, and feeding during the examination period.
Oloyede noted that despite the isolated incident of misconduct, the Board remains committed to inclusive education. “The Prof. Peter Okebukola-led JEOG continues to demonstrate exceptional dedication in ensuring that these candidates are able to sit examinations, regardless of their challenges,” he said.
2025 UTME Results Released
The registrar also announced the release of the 2025 UTME results, with over 1.9 million candidates having sat for the examination nationwide. Performance analysis revealed that more than 1.5 million candidates scored below 200, which is generally regarded as an average mark out of the total 400 obtainable.
Candidates were tested across four subjects, with Use of English being compulsory. The other three subjects were based on each candidate’s chosen course of study.
Minister of Education Reacts
Speaking on the outcome of the UTME, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said the results reflect recent reforms in the conduct of public examinations, especially the fight against exam malpractice.
“It’s evidence that exams are now being conducted the right way,” the minister remarked in a separate interview. “What we’re seeing is a true picture of performance, not inflated scores enabled by cheating.”
Crackdown on Malpractice Continues
JAMB’s latest findings highlight the Board’s strict stance on examination misconduct, regardless of status or disability.
The Board says it will continue to work with security agencies and internal mechanisms to track and prosecute cases of impersonation, while ensuring that legitimate candidates — including those with disabilities — are supported through fair and accessible examination processes.
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