📚 Mass Failure in JAMB Shows Anti-Cheating Measures Are Working – Minister Alausa
By Ayobami Okerinde
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has stated that the widespread failure in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is evidence that the federal government’s crackdown on exam malpractice is yielding results, especially within the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Tuesday, Dr. Alausa addressed growing public concern after statistics revealed that out of 1,955,069 candidates, only about 420,000 scored above 200, meaning over 78% failed to meet the 200 mark.
“This outcome is a reflection of proper examination conduct. JAMB now operates under stringent security protocols that make cheating virtually impossible,” Alausa said.
💻 WAEC, NECO to Join CBT Movement
The Minister emphasized that the disparities between JAMB and other exams like WAEC and NECO stem from varying levels of exam security. He announced that both WAEC and NECO will begin transitioning to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) starting November 2025, with full adoption by May/June 2026, including essay sections.
“We’re leveraging technology to fight fraud. So-called ‘miracle centres’ have destroyed our educational integrity, and we must put an end to it.”
⚠️ Cheating Undermines Hard Work
Dr. Alausa condemned widespread cheating in school-leaving examinations, which he said discourages honest students from studying and creates a culture of corruption.
“Why would a student bother studying if their classmates already have the exam questions? That’s how we destroy the spirit of hard work.”
📈 Reforms Go Beyond Exams
Beyond anti-malpractice efforts, the Education Minister disclosed that the government is investing in improving teaching quality and expanding digital learning platforms, especially for primary and secondary education.
“Our youths are intelligent and capable, but they’re being corrupted by a broken system. With ongoing reforms, we will restore merit and academic integrity.”
