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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced the delisting of 23 computer-based test (CBT) centres across 11 states and the Federal Capital Territory following technical issues recorded during the 2026 mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The affected centres are spread across Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, the FCT, Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Oyo and Plateau States.
In Abia State, the delisted centre is Micben, Seat of Wisdom Academy Umunteke Asa (Micben ICT Hall), Ukwa West.
In Anambra State, the affected centres are Bishop Crowther Seminary CBT Centre in Awka and The Oracle Lens located at Ubili Town Hall, Nnokwa.
Bayelsa State has Derby’s Young ICT Centre situated behind Government Science and Technical College, Okaka, Yenagoa.
Delta State has four centres on the list, including Avid ICT Solutions CBT Centre at the Institute of Continuing Education in Asaba, Brightfield School CBT in Ekpan, Uvwie, and Conarina Maritime Academy along Eseme River Road in Oria-Abraka.
In Edo State, Daniet Global Resources on Akpakpava Road, Benin City, and Moses and Grace College of Health Sciences and Technology CBT Centre, also in Benin City, were affected.
In the Federal Capital Territory, the delisted centres are De-Lite CBT Centre at Model Secondary School, Maitama, and Zulqud Consult Ltd CBT Centre at Government Secondary School, Lugbe.
Lagos State has the highest number of affected centres, including Florin High School in Ejigbo, Folbob CBT Centre in Ibeju-Lekki, Great Kezino College CBT Centre in Ikorodu, Obans CBT Centre also in Ikorodu, and Teesas Learning and CBT Centre along Lekki Expressway.
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In Ogun State, Braingate Model Schools CBT Centre in Arepo-Fadunsin, Ijoko, and Greenhills Academy along Itele Road were delisted, while Oduduwa University CBT Centre in Ipetumodu is the only affected centre in Osun State.
Oyo State has three centres on the list, namely Lasting Glory Schools CBT Centre in Ibadan, Nesam International School CBT Centre in Apata, and SAF Polytechnic along Iseyin-Oyo Road in Iseyin.
In Plateau State, Rabjib Computer Academy located along Museum Road in Jos was also delisted.
JAMB said the action followed its internal review of the mock UTME, during which the affected centres were found to have fallen short of required technical and operational standards.
The board maintained that only centres that meet its guidelines will be allowed to participate in the main UTME to ensure a smooth and credible examination process.
The South East Caucus of the House of Representatives has demanded the resignation of the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, over what it described as a “catastrophic institutional failure” in the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME.
The leader of the caucus, Igariwey Enwo in a statement issued Monday criticized JAMB for the technical glitches that affected nearly 380,000 candidates, many of whom are now required to resit the exam.
The caucus said the Board’s response has been grossly inadequate, while also lamenting poor communication, scheduling conflicts with ongoing WAEC examinations, and the short notice given for the resit.
It called for the immediate cancellation of the 2025 UTME and the fixing of a new date, preferably after WAEC and NECO exams, to ensure no student is disadvantaged.
It also demanded the suspension of key officials responsible for JAMB’s digital operations and logistics.
The caucus noted: “Over the past week, we have exercised restraint, hoping that JAMB would provide effective remedial measures to address what is clearly a catastrophic institutional failure—one that has severely shaken public trust and the confidence of students and their families nationwide.
“As a caucus, we are deeply concerned, as all five South Eastern states we represent were directly affected by these so-called ‘score distortions.
“While we acknowledge Professor Oloyede’s openness in admitting JAMB’s failures, we must state unequivocally that the remedial steps taken so far fall drastically short of our constituents’ expectations.
“JAMB’s knee-jerk, fire-brigade approach has been anything but adequate. Students in the South East—many of whom are currently writing their WAEC examinations—were given less than 48 hours’ notice to appear for the rescheduled UTME.
“Reports indicate that this notice was grossly inadequate, resulting in low turnout. In some cases, the rescheduled UTME clashed directly with ongoing WAEC papers, compounding the distress and confusion for students and their families.”
The lawmakers maintained that accountability must go beyond apologies, saying, “his resignation would allow for a thorough, independent review of the failure and restore public confidence in the examination body.”
