JAMB Panel Ends Investigation Into 2025 UTME Malpractice, Hands Over Report

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that its committee set up to investigate cases of malpractice during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has concluded its probe and submitted a detailed report.

The committee, made up of education experts and officials, was tasked with looking into cases of impersonation, use of fake biometric data, and other forms of cheating recorded during the nationwide exams. According to JAMB, the panel’s findings will help the board decide the next steps, which may include cancelling results, sanctioning offenders, and tightening examination security.

This development is significant because exam malpractice has long been a stumbling block for Nigeria’s education system. Each year, dishonest practices not only rob deserving students of fair chances but also undermine public confidence in the integrity of the admissions process.

For many parents and students, the committee’s report provides hope that the system is working to protect the credibility of national examinations. Analysts say that while technology such as biometric verification has helped reduce cheating, constant innovation and strict enforcement remain essential.

In simple terms, JAMB’s latest step is about sending a message: education must be built on merit, not shortcuts. The board is expected to release specific recommendations from the report in the coming weeks.