JAMB Registrar Breaks Down, Orders UTME Resit for Hundreds of Thousands

JAMB Registrar's Tearful Apology: 387,000 Candidates to Retake UTME Nigeria's Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) recently faced a significant setback when the UTME (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination) results were marred by widespread errors. This led to widespread outrage among candidates and their parents. In a dramatic turn of events, the JAMB Registrar addressed the situation in a press conference, visibly distraught and apologizing for the failures. "Once again, we apologize and assure you that this incident represents a significant setback," the Registrar stated, his voice filled with emotion. The press conference was broadcast live, showing the Registrar's distress and the gravity of the situation. The scale of the problem is immense; a staggering 387,000 candidates will now be required to retake the UTME. This decision comes after a thorough investigation into the technical failures that compromised the integrity of the initial examination. The board has pledged to take steps to prevent similar incidents in the future. The video shows computer screens displaying the affected results, highlighting the scale of the issue. The situation underscores the importance of robust examination systems and the emotional toll that such failures can take on students and their families. The Registrar's public apology and the decision to order a resit demonstrate a commitment to rectifying the situation and ensuring fairness for all candidates.