The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has submitted all documents demanded by the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies, marking a key step in the ongoing investigation into issues surrounding the 2025 UTME. The documents were presented during the committee’s sitting at the National Assembly in Abuja.
Committee Chairman, Hon. Oboku Oforji, noted that the probe was initiated following a House resolution adopted on May 15, 2025. He said the investigation aims to address the challenges experienced during the 2025 UTME and to advocate for establishing at least one Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre in each of Nigeria’s 774 local government areas.
Oforji added that the committee would review JAMB’s budget implementation and Internally Generated Revenue from 2023 to date, including proof of remittances to the Consolidated Revenue Fund and relevant bank statements. He emphasized that the exercise is a constitutional oversight, not a witch-hunt, and urged all agencies to cooperate fully by responding to document requests and attending briefings.
He also expressed displeasure over an earlier incident in which a team led by Mr. Muftau Bello walked out of a committee session after being asked to introduce themselves. Oforji condemned the action, warning that no ministry or agency would be allowed to disrespect the Parliament, citing Sections 88 and 89 of the 1999 Constitution that empower lawmakers to conduct oversight.
At the sitting, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, apologised for the conduct of the officials involved in the walkout and distanced himself from the incident. He stressed his respect for the Parliament and confirmed that all requested documents had been fully submitted.
The committee is expected to reconvene after examining the materials.