The Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund has expressed satisfaction with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for its proactive use of technology to tackle the long-standing issue of examination malpractice in Nigeria.
This commendation came during an oversight visit led by the committee chairman, Senator Muntari Dandutse, to Government Secondary School, Wuse Zone 3, Abuja — one of the designated centres for the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Senator Dandutse highlighted the installation of CCTV cameras and other surveillance infrastructure across approved Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide, describing them as critical steps toward promoting transparency, security, and integrity in the conduct of the exams.
According to him, “JAMB has put a tracker in place and ensured that all centres are closely monitored. No candidate is admitted into the exam hall without proper verification. These measures are commendable and crucial for strengthening the credibility of Nigeria’s education system.”
The committee reaffirmed the 10th National Assembly’s commitment to providing the necessary legislative support to advance the country’s education sector. The chairman also applauded the leadership of JAMB, particularly the Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, for driving reforms that have brought sanity and order to the examination process.
With over two million candidates registered for the 2025 UTME — which began on April 24 and will end on May 5 — the Senate emphasized the importance of maintaining global standards in Nigeria’s educational assessment systems.
“We are here today not only as lawmakers but as stakeholders in the development of Nigeria. Our oversight function is meant to ensure accountability and help institutions like JAMB achieve excellence. Education remains the foundation of nation-building, and efforts like this must be supported,” Dandutse stated.
