Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that a blind candidate hired another visually impaired undergraduate to impersonate him during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Gatekeepers News reports that Ishaq Oloyede, JAMB registrar, made the revelation during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, where he provided updates on the conduct and outcome of 2025 UTME.
Oloyede noted that the incident occurred during the examination of blind candidates under JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG), which facilitates inclusive testing for candidates with disabilities.
The JAMB registrar said a total of 501 visually impaired candidates were successfully examined at 11 centres nationwide.
He said, “Sadly, one of them was also involved in impersonation by recruiting an undergraduate student who is also blind to come and write for another blind candidate.”
Oloyede expressed disappointment over the development, noting that it shows desperation for access to tertiary education.
He noted that JAMB refunds the registration fees of blind and other challenged candidates and covers transportation, accommodation, and feeding during the examination period.
The registrar reiterated the board’s commitment to supporting candidates with special needs.
Oloyede said, “ The board remains committed to providing the necessary support for persons with disabilities aspiring to pursue tertiary education.”
“The Prof. Peter Okebukola-led JEOG continues to demonstrate exceptional dedication in ensuring that these candidates are able to sit examinations, regardless of their challenges.”
Recall that 2025 UTME results were released on Friday. Over 1.9 million candidates received their scores, while JAMB withheld the results of 39,834 candidates due to various forms of malpractice.
