“All results now released except those of candidates who committed infractions, those slated for mop-up exams”
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dispelled claims of high scores in the recently canceled results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across five southeastern states and Lagos.
n a detailed statement issued Sunday, the Board emphasized that there were no top performers in the affected sessions, contrary to what some mischief-makers suggest.
According to JAMB, only a few candidates scored up to 217 marks, while a staggering 99% scored below 200 in the canceled sessions. The statement reads, “Only a handful scored up to 217 in the affected sessions, while 99% scored below 200 marks—indicating that there were no high scorers in the canceled sessions of the affected six states.”
The Board addressed recent attempts by “opportunists,” whom it criticized for “throwing misleading questions” regarding high scorers allegedly seeking to retain previous results. JAMB warned that these claims are “totally unfounded” and stressed that the situation was being exploited for personal gain and to discredit the computerized testing (CBT) process and the Board itself.
Highlighting an example, JAMB explained the case of Mr. Olisa Gabriel Chukwuemeka, a first-year student of Public Health at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State. Mr. Olisa had posted on X (formerly Twitter) under the handle @swagpriest2, claiming he scored 326 in the UTME. The Board clarified that this was false, revealing that Olisa doctored his original 2024 UTME score of 203 to appear as a 2025 result. Investigations confirmed that Olisa sat for the 2025 UTME in Lagos State with an actual score of 180, not the inflated figure he claimed. Following exposure, Olisa deactivated his social media account.
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JAMB further assured the public that all results — aside from those of candidates involved in examination infractions or scheduled for mop-up exams — have now been released. The Board explained that recent security investigations have led to the withdrawal of certain results across the country, affecting some previously released scores. Candidates affected are being notified via SMS, email, and their online profiles. “Candidates with earlier released results need not recheck their results,” the statement noted.
Addressing concerns over the revenue model, JAMB clarified that the shortcode charges for result checking—55019/66019—do not generate revenue for the Board. Instead, the service is subsidized to protect candidate data and prevent cybercafés from extorting money during result checks.
On the rising menace of examination malpractice, JAMB lamented that “advanced levels of digitalized fraud are threatening our future.” The statement detailed recent discovered malpractices, including hacking of CBT centers, AI-enabled impersonation, using multiple fingerprints, and remote extension of local area networks (LANs) to facilitate cheating.
The Board disclosed that over 3,000 candidates nationwide have been identified as accomplices or beneficiaries of these fraudulent activities. As investigations continue, the Board assured that results of all implicated candidates will be withdrawn once sufficient evidence is established.
JAMB expressed gratitude to security agencies for their cooperation, and acknowledged the support of external organizations such as the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), and the National Examinations Council (NECO), for their assistance in rescheduling exam sittings.
The statement closed with appreciation for the resilience of the candidates and renewed commitments to serve Nigeria with dedication and integrity, saying, “While thanking the governments and the good people of Nigeria, JAMB assures the nation of continuous sincere and dedicated service.”