By DAYO ADESULU
Safety Concerns Prompt JAMB to Crack Down on Registration Centers Operating After Dark
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has raised alarms regarding the unsettling trend of nighttime registration practices for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) at various registration centers.
Safety First: JAMB’s Commitment
While JAMB acknowledges the eagerness of these centers to accommodate as many candidates as possible, it emphasizes that this enthusiasm must never jeopardize the personal safety and security of the candidates.
Immediate Action Required
In response to this alarming situation, JAMB has issued a clear and stern warning to the registration centers involved. They are urged to cease nighttime activities immediately to protect prospective students. The centers implicated in this practice include:
1. **Thomas Adewumi University** – University Drive Off Oko-Idofin Road, Oko, Kwara State
2. **CBT Centre Otukpo** – 14 Federal Road, Otukpo, Benue State
3. **Ebenezer International School** – No. 23 Barry White Street, Near MTN Mast, Pipeline Rumukwurusi, Elimgbu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
4. **Jigawa State College of Education** – Gumel Centre 1, Kano Road, Gumel, Jigawa State
5. **Lafiagi Emirate Information Technology & Innovation Hub** – Opposite Main Motor Park, Emir’s Road, Lafiagi, Kwara State
6. **Zulqud Consult Ltd (ZCL CBT Center)** – Government Secondary School, Lugbe By Car Wash, Lugbe Bridge
7. **Klinnicapps Academy** – Old Imaje Road, Formerly Christian Secondary Commercial School, Okuku, Yala, Cross River State
8. **Sani Mikaila Comprehensive College** – Plot 34 Rikkos New Layout, Jos, Plateau State
9. **Beeps Technology Limited** – 19 Obudu Street, Igoli, Ogoja, Cross River State
10. **FZX Media Consulting Limited** – Km 15, Ikom-Ogoja Highway, Inside Havilla University, Nde, Ikom, Cross River State
Final Notice: Consequences Ahead
This announcement serves as a final warning to the listed centers. JAMB will take decisive action against any facility engaging in these questionable practices without further notice. The Board remains steadfast in its commitment to uphold the regulations governing the registration process.
Ensuring Fairness and Integrity
JAMB is dedicated to monitoring the registration process closely, ensuring compliance with all guidelines to protect the integrity of the examination and promote fairness among candidates.
Conclusion: A Call to Action
JAMB urges all registration centers to prioritize the well-being of the nation’s youth over profit motives, reinforcing the importance of a safe and equitable registration environment for all candidates.
**Fabian Benjamin, Ph.D.**
Public Communication Advisor
JAMB
