The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has raised alarm over the trend of nocturnal (nighttime) registration of prospective candidates for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by certain registration centres.
Public Communication Advisor of JAMB, Fabian Benjamin announced this on Sunday.
Benjamin said: “While JAMB appreciates the enthusiasm of these centers to accommodate as many candidates as possible, this should never come at the cost of the candidates’ personal safety and security.
“In light of this, JAMB provides clarity and issues a stern warning to the centres listed below, as well as any others that may consider engaging in similar practices, to immediately cease these activities”.
He disclosed that the centres involved in the nocturnal registration were:
Thomas Adewumi University, University Drive Off Oko-Idofin Road, Oko, Kwara State, CBT Centre Otukpo, 14 Federal Road, Otukpo, Benue State, Ebenezer International School, No. 23 Barry White Street, Near MTN Mast, Pipeline Rumukwurusi, Elimgbu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Jigawa State College of Education, Gumel Centre 1, Kano Road, Gumel, Jigawa State and Lafiagi Emirate Information Technology & Innovation Hub, Opposite Main Motor Park, Emir’s Road, Lafiagi, Kwara State.
Others were; Zulqud Consult Ltd (ZCL CBT Center), Government Secondary School, Lugbe By Car Wash, Lugbe Bridge, Klinnicapps Academy, Old Imaje Road, Formerly Christian Secondary Commercial School, Okuku, Yala, Cross River State, Sani Mikaila Comprehensive College, Plot 34 Rikkos New Layout, Jos, Plateau State, Beeps Technology Limited, 19 Obudu Street, Igoli, Ogoja, Cross River State and FZX Media Consulting Limited, Km 15, Ikom-Ogoja Highway, Inside Havilla University, Nde, Ikom, Cross River State.
The Board stated that this publication serves as a final warning to the centres, as no further notices will be issued before it takes decisive action to address the issue.
“JAMB will not tolerate any violations of the regulations governing the registration process and will take appropriate measures against any centre engaged in questionable or exploitative practices during this exercise.
“The Board remains committed to monitoring the registration process to ensure strict adherence to all guidelines, thereby safeguarding the integrity of the exercise and promoting fairness and equity in the registration process”, it said.
JAMB therefore urged centres to prioritize the well-being of the nation’s youth over mere profit margins.
