….constitutes 23-member Special Committee On Examination Infraction.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that the results of 6,458 candidates from the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are under investigation over alleged involvement in technology-driven malpractice.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, made this known on Monday in Abuja during the inauguration of a 23-member Special Committee on Examination Infraction.
He lamented the growing sophistication of exam fraud, noting that cheating had gone far beyond conventional methods.
“This year, we came across a number of strange things and we felt that it would be better if we expand our resources. And we believe that God has endowed this nation with a lot of resources that we can tap from,” Oloyede said.
According to him, cases under scrutiny include biometric and identity fraud perpetrated by some accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres and candidates.
He added that while 141 cases of conventional malpractice have already been referred to JAMB’s disciplinary committee, the newly inaugurated panel will focus on extraordinary infractions such as image blending, albinism falsification, finger pairing, and attempts to breach CBT centres’ Local Area Networks.
“Examination malpractice is something that we must fight with every pinch of blood in our veins,” Oloyede declared, warning that unchecked fraud could damage Nigeria’s image and undermine the integrity of its education system.
Chairman of the committee, Dr. Jake Epele, assured that members would carry out the task with fairness and integrity, saying “Examination malpractice is not just a breach of rules. It is a direct assault on integrity, merit, and the future of our nation’s youth. The task before us is therefore a sacred one. To defend the credibility of our examinations, restore public confidence, and ensure that diligence and honesty remain the true pathway to opportunity”.
The panel comprises university professors, security agencies, representatives of Microsoft Africa, civil society, and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), among others.
