JAMB’s 2025 UTME Scandal: A wake-up call for accountability in Nigeria’s education system, by Dr. Tukur Madu Yemi The strength of any country’s education system depends on the honesty and efficiency of its public examination bodies. In Nigeria, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) plays a key role in organising the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) - the main path to university admission for our youth. But the recent scandal surrounding the 2025 UTME has shaken public trust and revealed serious problems in the system. This is not just a...