JAMB RESULTS SPARK REACTIONS ACROSS SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS


The release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has ignited widespread discussions across Nigeria, particularly on social media platforms.

Approximately 1.9 million students sat for the 2025 UTME, and nearly 80% of candidates scored below 200 out of 400, marking one of the poorest performances in recent years.
Only about 400,000 candidates achieved scores of 200 and above, the typical benchmark for university admissions. 
The highest score recorded was 367, achieved by three candidates: Olowu David (Ondo State), Alayande David (Oyo State), and Orukpe Joel (Edo State).

The results have sparked a flurry of reactions on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and TikTok: 
Trending tags such as #JAMB2025 and #ThisIsNotMyResult have been used by candidates expressing disbelief and frustration over unexpected low scores.  
Some candidates shared screenshots of their results, with one notably scoring 17 marks, leading to widespread discussions and memes online.  
Videos have surfaced showing students in tears, questioning discrepancies in their results and seeking clarity from JAMB.  

In light of the widespread outcry, JAMB has acknowledged certain technical glitches during the examination process: 
Issues such as blank questions, power outages, and login problems were reported in several centers, particularly in Lagos and the South-East. 
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, publicly apologized for the mishaps, expressing deep regret over the trauma caused to affected candidates.  
Approximately 380,000 candidates from 157 affected centers have been granted the opportunity to retake the examination.

The situation has drawn attention from various quarters: 
Opposition leader Peter Obi criticized the examination body's handling of the situation, emphasizing the need for accountability.  
Calls have been made for increased transparency in JAMB's processes, including demands for access to marking schemes and audit trails.  

As social media continues to shape public discourse, the annual release of JAMB results remains a digital event highlighting not only academic performance but also the hopes and pressures of young Nigerians aiming for higher education.

                                                    SOMA

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