Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate has commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for its impressive use of surveillance technologies during the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The commendation came during an oversight visit led by Senator Muntari Dandutse, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, who monitored the examination at Government Secondary School, Wuse Zone 3, Abuja, on Friday, April 25.
The Senate delegation observed the deployment of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems and other digital tools designed to uphold examination transparency, accountability, and security nationwide.
“JAMB has done a remarkable job by ensuring rigorous surveillance. The integration of CCTV and tracking systems across all centres underscores the Board’s commitment to a fair process,” Senator Dandutse remarked.
He further praised JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, for his leadership in fostering a culture of integrity and credibility within the institution. According to him, JAMB’s policies prevent unqualified candidates from gaining admission, thus strengthening the educational framework.
“Education is the bedrock of national development, and what we’ve seen here today aligns with the National Assembly’s goals of enhancing standards across all academic levels,” Dandutse added, reaffirming the Senate’s commitment to transparency and educational advancement under the 10th Assembly.
Also speaking, Charity Tunde, a UTME candidate who wrote her exam in the morning, said the process was smooth. “I didn’t face any technical problems. Chemistry, Biology, and English were fair, though Physics was a bit challenging,” she shared.
As the examination enters its second day, the Senate’s visit serves as a strong endorsement of JAMB’s reforms and its role in shaping Nigeria’s academic future.
By Taiwo Olatinwo | April 25, 2025
