2025 UTME: JAMB Assures Of Hitch-free Mock, Main Examinations
As the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) approaches, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has assured candidates and stakeholders of a smooth and hitch-free examination process.
The assurance was given during a meeting of JAMB staff in Abuja to assess examination body’s readiness for the conduct of both mock examination and the main UTME.
JAMB’s staff pledged their full dedication to ensuring a successful and hitch-free conduct of both examinations nationwide.
Speaking, the Board’s Director of Finance, Mr. Mufutau Bello said a total of N397,030,900 has been disbursed as transport allowances to 1,909 officials participating in the conduct of the 2025 Mock UTME, scheduled for April 10, 2025.
Bello, who emphasised the critical national importance of the two examinations, said that the amount released so far for transport allowances represents only the first tranche of payments, covering one-third of the total officials involved in the exercise.
“The Mock exercise is the first phase of our core mandate, and we must, as always, distinguish ourselves. The nation relies on the success of this exercise; any shortcomings could tarnish the integrity of our education system.
“Much is at stake, including the dignity of our processes, the tertiary education system, and substantial financial resources—over N397,030,900 has been paid as transport allowances to the 1,909 officials travelling for the mock exercise scheduled for the 10th April, 2025.
“This amount represents only the initial phase, accounting for one-third of the total number of officials involved,” Bello said.
JAMB also acknowledged public concerns over local travel allowances, clarifying that such discussions often arise from a limited understanding of the scope of logistics involved in the nationwide examination process.
