The House of Representatives has formally apologised to Nigerians, particularly parents and candidates affected by a technical glitch during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The glitch disrupted the exam process for more than 379,000 candidates across Lagos and the South-East region.
Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies, Rep. Oboku Oforji, extended a heartfelt apology on behalf of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). He described the incident as an “avoidable human error” and expressed regret over the disruption it caused.
“The committee in the House of Representatives responsible for overseeing examination bodies, including JAMB, expresses its deep sympathy for the candidates affected by the errors experienced during the examination,” he said.
“We sincerely apologise on behalf of the examination body (JAMB) to all Nigerians.”
Oforji praised the courage and accountability of JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, for owning up to the glitch and issuing a public apology to stakeholders, including parents and students. He, however, described the incident as one rooted in negligence, calling it a wake-up call for urgent reforms, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.
The House committee has urged an independent and thorough investigation into the cause of the malfunction, stressing the need for transparency and reform in the nation’s examination systems.
“I would like to state unequivocally that the members of the National Assembly share these concerns and extend their apologies to the Nigerian public,” Oforji said.
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