The Senate Committee on Education has expressed amazement for the cutting-edge technology deployed by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to avoid test malpractices during the current 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation test (UTME).
The committee, headed by Senator Muntari Dandutse, went to an Abuja testing facility on Friday to observe the exam procedure.
The use of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras and other digital tools to guarantee the integrity of the examination impressed the lawmakers.
“JAMB’s use of technology has significantly enhanced the transparency and security of the examination process,” Dandutse told reporters during the exercise.
“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.
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“The measures implemented will help to prevent malpractices and ensure that candidates are held to high standards,” he said, praising the board’s work.
The committee’s visit was a component of its supervision role to guarantee responsibility and openness in the examination’s execution. The senators were impressed with the degree of readiness and the procedures put in place by JAMB to guarantee a seamless and fair examination process.
Over two million candidates are anticipated to take part in the 2025 UTME, which began on April 24 and is scheduled to conclude on May 5.
