Why The Wait? JAMB Under Fire As Nzuko Umunna Demands Real-Time UTME Results

This follows JAMB’s admission that a technical glitch affected the exam results in the entire South-East region and Lagos State.

Candidates impacted by the issue began retaking the exam on Friday.

In a statement released to DAILY POST and signed by Prof. Chinedu Nebo, President of Nzuko Umunna, and Dr. Uju Agomoh, Executive Secretary, the group stressed that such an anomaly must never be allowed to happen again.

Acknowledging the troubling nature of the UTME result saga for South Eastern candidates, the group noted, “Some of us in academia and other sectors have been collaborating to ensure that this now infamous ‘glitch’—reminiscent of INEC’s excuse for selective manipulation—is not allowed to jeopardize our children’s futures.

“We believe that if this issue goes unchallenged, similar tactics could be used in WAEC and NECO exams.”

While appreciating the apology from the JAMB Registrar, Nzuko Umunna expressed concern over the scheduling of the retake exams less than 48 hours after JAMB admitted responsibility for the fiasco.

“With many of our children currently retaking the exam as of May 16, 2025, we strongly insist that such incidents must not recur.

“We also urge JAMB to implement immediate result display at the conclusion of the exam.

“Since UTME is a Computer-Based Test (CBT), there is no justification for candidates to wait days for their results.

“This instant scoring is a standard feature in global exams like the GRE, GMAT, and TOEFL. Nigerian candidates deserve the same level of dignity and transparency.

“Displaying results immediately after the exam will promote trust and transparency, reduce suspicion and controversies, allow for early detection of errors, and enable students to take responsibility for their performance or appeal if necessary,” the statement concluded.