The Senate Committee on Education has praised the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for its proactive use of technology in combating examination malpractice during the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, Senator Muntari Dandutse, gave the commendation on Friday while leading members of the committee on an oversight visit to Government Secondary School, Wuse Zone 3, Abuja, one of the UTME centers.
Dandutse reaffirmed the 10th National Assembly’s commitment to supporting the advancement of education in Nigeria, stressing the government’s responsibility to ensure access to quality education for all citizens.
“The oversight function of the National Assembly is crucial for promoting accountability and transparency in government activities,” he stated.
The Senator expressed satisfaction with JAMB’s deployment of surveillance infrastructure, including the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras across approved Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide. He noted that the use of CCTV and other technological measures would enhance the transparency, security, and integrity of the examination process.
The 2025 UTME, which began on April 24, is scheduled to conclude on May 5, with over two million candidates registered across the country.
Dandutse emphasized the significance of JAMB’s efforts in maintaining the credibility of the examination process.
“JAMB has set a high standard by ensuring proper monitoring through CCTV and other tracking systems. Every candidate must pass through due process, and no admission will be granted without fulfilling the necessary requirements. This level of transparency is commendable and vital for strengthening Nigeria’s education system,” he said.
He also applauded JAMB’s Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, for instituting reforms that have brought greater order and credibility to the board’s operations.
“Our role as lawmakers is to ensure that all Nigerians have access to quality education. We must work hard to build and develop our country — we have no other home but Nigeria,” Dandutse added.
He concluded by emphasizing that the visit was part of the Senate’s broader oversight responsibilities to ensure accountability in the education sector, and to position Nigeria’s education system for global competitiveness.
