JAMB Reveals Why It Won’t Announce Names Of 2025 UTME Top Scorer

Preventing Recurrence of ‘Mmesoma Saga’

Prof. Oloyede cited the board’s perspective that the UTME serves primarily as a ranking assessment. This decision stems from the ‘Mmesoma saga’ that occurred after the conclusion of the 2023 UTME. The ‘Mmesoma saga’ involved a student who claimed a high score, but her actual score was different.

Reasons for Not Disclosing Top Performers

With nearly 2 million candidates registering for the examinations, Oloyede emphasized that JAMB’s hesitation to publish top performers’ names is based on the various parameters involved in determining minimum admissible scores for tertiary institution admissions. Each institution has its own set of criteria for admission, making it challenging to establish a universal standard for highest scorers.

Appeal for Verification

While responding to public demand and to prevent a repeat of past incidents, JAMB appeals to all concerned parties to verify claims by candidates before offering any awards or prizes to high-performing candidates.

FAQs

Why won’t JAMB announce the names of the top scorers in the 2025 UTME?

JAMB has decided not to disclose the names of the top scorers in the 2025 UTME to protect the privacy and safety of the candidates. In previous years, publicizing top performers sometimes led to unwanted attention, security risks, and even attempts to exploit or manipulate the students.

Has JAMB ever withheld top scorers’ names in previous years?

Yes, in recent years, JAMB has taken similar measures to avoid releasing personal details of high-performing candidates. This is part of a broader effort to maintain ethical standards and ensure the well-being of candidates.

How will top-performing candidates be recognized if their names aren’t announced publicly?

Although JAMB will not announce their names to the public, high scorers will still be recognized and contacted privately. Universities and relevant institutions will also have access to the results through official channels for admissions purposes.

What other measures is JAMB taking to ensure fairness and transparency in the UTME process?

JAMB has emphasized its commitment to transparency through improved monitoring, the use of technology to detect malpractice, and by publishing detailed statistical breakdowns of performance without disclosing identities. This ensures public accountability while safeguarding individual privacy.