This action comes after numerous complaints were raised concerning supposed inconsistencies in the published results.
In a letter dated May 13, signed by Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s public communication advisor, the board invited education consultant Alex Onyi to serve on the panel assigned to assess the exam’s conduct.
JAMB explained that the review aligns with its continued effort to maintain “public confidence” in the board’s procedures, particularly in response to recent reactions from candidates and key players in the education sector.
“The Management of the Board has approved your participation to be part of the review panel constituted to appraise the conduct of the examination with the mandate to identify challenges, if there are any, and proffer relevant recommendations to prevent a recurrence,” the letter reads in part.
The panel also includes individuals from the Computer Professionals Association of Nigeria (CPN) and the Educational Assessment and Research Network.
Additional members include university vice-chancellors, polytechnic rectors, college of education provosts, and specific support staff affiliated with the board.
JAMB made it clear that involvement in the panel would not come at any financial cost to the board.
Previously, JAMB released the results of the 2025 UTME, indicating that over 78 percent of test-takers scored below 200 out of a total of 400 points.
This situation sparked a significant number of complaints, with more than 8,000 candidates reportedly submitting formal grievances concerning technical difficulties experienced during the exams.
Despite these concerns, JAMB maintains that the results accurately represent candidates’ “actual performance” but stated that it is collaborating with both education professionals and ICT experts to further examine the reported issues and reinforce trust in its exam systems.
The board has appealed to the general public to remain calm and “patient” while the investigation is ongoing.
