The Senate Committee on Education has expressed satisfaction for the cutting-edge technology employed by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to prevent examination malpractices during the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The committee Led by Senator Muntari Dandutse on Friday, visited a test centre in Abuja to monitor the examination process.
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The lawmakers were impressed by the use of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras and other digital tools to ensure the integrity of the examination.
Speaking to newsmen during the exercise, Dandutse stated JAMB’s use of technology has significantly enhanced the transparency and security of the examination process.
” What is important and very fundamental, JAMB has taken care of, even if there is any malpractice or anything. They have a tracker to ensure that everything is monitored and they have CCTV to monitor all the sites throughout the country ”
” Also, they set a standard of making sure that no person will be admitted without due approval, without passing the exam. So, this is commendable and I think it is timely to support and enhance the educational system in Nigeria,” he said” .
Dandutse commended the board’s efforts, stating that the measures put in place would help to prevent malpractices and ensure that candidates are held to high standards.
The committee’s visit was part of its oversight function to ensure accountability and transparency in the conduct of the examination. The senators were satisfied with the level of preparedness and the measures put in place by JAMB to ensure a smooth and fair examination process.
The 2025 UTME, which started on April 24, is expected to end on May 5 with over two million candidates participating.
