The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed a shocking case of impersonation involving two visually impaired individuals during the recently concluded 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. According to JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, a blind candidate hired another visually impaired person to sit the exam on his behalf, but was detected.
Despite JAMB's efforts to support visually impaired candidates, including refunding their registration fees and providing transportation, accommodation, and feeding, the incident highlights the desperation for educational opportunities in Nigeria. Prof. Oloyede expressed concern over the development, noting that it reflects broader societal issues.
JAMB's commitment to providing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities is evident in the work of the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG), which ensures that candidates with disabilities can sit examinations despite their challenges. In fact, JEOG successfully examined 501 candidates across 11 centers nationwide for the 2025 UTME.
This incident is not the first of its kind, as JAMB had previously arrested a father for impersonating his son in the 2024 exercise. The board remains committed to maintaining the integrity of its examinations and ensuring that candidates with disabilities have a fair and equal opportunity to succeed.
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