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What do you think was responsible for the mass failure in 2025 JAMB exam?

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The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has said the high failure rate in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination is clear evidence that the government’s anti-malpractice measures are yielding results, especially within the t issions and Matriculation Board system.

His remarks come amid nationwide concern following JAMB’s release of results showing that out of 1,955,069 candidates who sat for the 2025 UTME, only about 420,000 scored above 200 — meaning more than 78 percent failed to meet the 200-mark threshold.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Tuesday, Alausa said the drop in performance reflects a significant decline in examination malpractice due to JAMB’s tightened security protocols.

“That’s a big concern, and it’s a reflection of exams being done the proper way,” the minister said. “JAMB conducts its exam using a computer-based testing system. They’ve implemented strong security measures, and as a result, fraud or cheating has been completely eliminated. Unfortunately, we cannot say the same for WAEC and NECO.”

Alausa disclosed that upon assumption of office, the education ministry conducted a full review of the country’s examination systems.

As part of broader reforms, he announced that both the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council will begin transitioning to computer-based testing by November 2025, starting with objective papers.

“We have to use technology to fight this fraud,” Alausa said. “There are so many ‘miracle centres’, and that is simply unacceptable. People cheat during WAEC and NECO exams and then face JAMB, where cheating is nearly impossible. That’s the disparity we’re seeing now. It’s sad,” the minister said.

He also warned that exam malpractice undermines academic integrity and demoralizes diligent students.

Alausa said, “The worst part of cheating is that it disincentivises the hard-working ones,” he said. “If I’m preparing for WAEC or NECO and I know some classmates already have access to the questions, do you think I’ll still study hard? No, I’ll be tempted to them. That’s how good students are corrupted, and that’s exactly what we must stop.”

Alausa stressed that the ministry remains committed to using technology-driven solutions to restore credibility in Nigeria’s examination and issions processes.

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“The worst part of cheating is that it disincentivises the hard-working ones.... "

Absolutely true! So also are those who forged certificates, get honourable univ. awards based on corruption etc.

“JAMB conducts its exam using a computer-based testing system. They’ve implemented strong security measures, hence fraud or cheating has been completely eliminated. Unfortunately, we cannot say the same for WAEC and NECO.”

This is an unfair statement to say. Why not narrow youself to JAMB.

Before the introduction of evening lessons and holiday (summer) lessons, Nigerian people used standard six to excel locally and internationally.

The more the ill culture of those "lessons" dominate the country, the higher the rate of exam failure in the country.

They start the lessons from kindergarten level and continue till SS3. Yet, they can't any serious exam without malpractice. What then is the academic benefit of the lessons? I think that the only benefit of such lessons is that they keep children away from home, giving parents time for work and businesses.

I had school set mates that started such lessons from SS1 and continued till SS3. They were the ones that ran to questionable centers for WAEC and NECO.

Another factor is private schools. A Nigerian public school that has dilapidated buildings is better than many Nigerian private schools. But people think that every private school in Nigeria is credible. JAMB should begin to announce the number of candidates that come from public schools. The announcement will reveal what many people don't know.

Yet, they are busy shifting the blame to smart gadgets and social media.

It is understandable that the factors contributing to mass failure of this kind can be multi-factorial;

-1). Student. Natural illness, Fatigue, Mental laziness, Effects of Digital Technology( phones, Internet etc ).
-2). Parental: Preference of courses which the students does not have natural endowments, forcing wards to choose tertiary institutions that are highly competitive etc
-3). Exam Bodies. Examination logistics( timing, exam centers, transportation issues, malfunctioning CBT computers,
-4). Miscellaneous. Get-Rich-Quick Syndrome,

Firstly, JAMB as a body has outlived its usefulness. Imagine declaring billions in profit every year without actually benefiting students education-wise.

Secondly, there's more emphasis as a society on money and financial gains, meaning education immediately takes a back seat. Go online or offline, and the culture of yahoo, hookup, and get-rich-quick dominates EVERY conversation. So many of the candidates already perceive school as scam.

Thirdly, most candidates aren't after education to better their lives or learn. They see being in higher institutions as a status symbol, probably to further their nefarious activities like ing bad gangs and sleeping around.

Fourth, JAMB has become increasingly disorganized. Why should I arrive at a center as early as 6:30am. For what exactly? They can do better.

Fifth, this generation is distracted by so many things, including insecurity, real hunger, to mention a few. The goal now is to eat at least twice a day. Many of these candidates are their own bread winners or doing same for families. Now imagine all that stress and you're expected to read. How you wan do am?

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There has always been mass failure in jamb and even other exams like waec and neco due majority olodo candidates who escaped mock and wssce through miracle centers etc etc.. its the reality of things that has just started hitting them with jamb. Make dem go read no big deal

90% empty head.

9% technical glitches.

1% lack of proper preparation/exam fear.


If they can successfully make WAEC/NECO CBT, it would be a watershed in Nigeria education,
it would drastically reduced miracle centres reduces mushrooms schools.
Send exams mercenaries to jobless market
......and reduces jobless graduates(graduates would be few, who deserve it and not large who are significantly not qualified)


Parents would find it difficult to buy text books for children, but would be willing to pay exorbitant fees for miracle centres.

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My take:

1. CBT exams in an environment where most schools lack adequate ICT staff and facilities; some students' first exposure to computer na during JAMP prep.

2. Lots of distractions abound. In my time, the internet was expensive to access. Today, internet wey supposed be blessing, people don dey take am do rubbish.

3. The school-na-scam narrative trickling down to young people.

4. Get rich early. Young people only define success in of money, so they go into all sorts of criminal activities instead of pursuing relevant education.

5. Substitute for hardwork. Why work hard when Mr. A can achieve this with no education? Why work hard when my teachers are all broke?

6. Laziness. I go read tomorrow... I go read tonight.... I go officially start prep next month.

7. ICT glitches during the exams

8. Parents and guardians not creating enabling study environments at home. Keeping candidates busy all the time with house chores, trading activities, child caring, etc. At the end of the day, the child is dead tired, and can only sleep....better sleep sef fit no come as night messages fit follow.

9. Lack of good mentorship.

10. Being in the wrong field. Some students in the sciences have no business being there. Probably forced there by parents or peer influence.

To Add

When I read this minister's statement yesterday, I was disappointed. Instead of taking a closer look at the issue, the man opted for the easiest (lazy) explanation. A better approach would have been to look at this issue closely...to develop adequate hypotheses, conduct a survey of students, parents, and teachers, do some statistical analysis, and come up with an evidence-based reason.

So disappointing the kind of leaders we have around here.

Edit: Thankfully, No. 7 turned out to be a major culprit.

Poor reading culture
Social media
Quest for quick money
Poor logistic from Jamb

Social media

Declare state of emergency in the Educational Sector, revisit the syllabus and also these days education doesn't seem rewarding. Lege and Peller speak horrible English on Tik Tok and can boast of a quarter million dollars in their bank , whereas First Class is still job hunting.

Hello Mr Minister,

Tightening up the examination system is very ok,

However, it is also very important to improve the process that qualifies them to take the examination.
The condition of some public and even some Private secondary schools is disheartening. Learning condition is very poor. Poor environment and unqualified teachers. The qualified ones are earning very poor salaries and morale is not boosted. How can they meet up with this standard you have set?

Some of the kids have not used computers for ones until the day of the examination. Seeing the computer alone can throw some of them off-balance.

I think we can do better!!!

Lol I days where answer go don come in Alphabet before the day of exams....


U go don dey see ACBBDFA..


Before Dem implement type people still by an you can even subscribe to some website to get the answer code...


Buh like seriously Jamb no suppose hard Sha at least something cheap for people to no be to dey set wetin go make people fail...

State governments are mainly responsible for standards in Primary and Secondary education

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Lack of motivation.
These lads see people who studied hard and graduated with good grades languishing due to unemployment.

Bad preparation by students, JAMB did not adequately prepared,network, CBT centers are not well equipped.

what do you expect when you have teachers who are secondary school graduates, corp ,, to name a few.

Economic downturn

As papa and mama’s purchasing power is being reduced, kids have ed hands in putting food on the table. Less time for books😎

What more? JAMB lowered cut off to gain entrance to higher institutions last year. If i need 140 to gain ission, i am disincentivised from getting the former 200 cut off.
It's like our election requirements of WAEC or NECO. The average politicians will not submit a PhD.

Somehow, let's forget it and blame Tinubu.

shey you dey whine me ni with this question!

I just came back from mediating between one of the candidate and his father.. The 17 year old just bought a used lady bike at 1m when his father salary is 45k at a private Islamic sch

Go figure out why the boy wont prepare for Jamb proper

These generation plus my generation are doing harmful habits with the future of these unserious generation.
I bought books and lamp for a boy to read and prepare hard for SSCE. He never read anything. They are assured of Chikuli. Expo. So, the serious ones who failed are now regretting.

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Social media

then what will you say A, and Chinese

Talking about demarketing of a nation and here it comes,just in other to undermine the real problem on ground and as usual employing propaganda as a means of defence,in the face of obvious failure,this government is now informing the world that Nigeria percieved success in the academics,is as a result of exam cheat.
I just can't believe my ears!!!

1. Poor Mentorship: Many tutors are not qualified enough; some may not even be able to basic entrance exams like JAMB themselves. This leads to poor guidance for students.

2. Misuse of Social Media: Many Nigerians have misplaced priorities when it comes to using social media. Instead of using these platforms for educational or professional growth, they often engage in distractions.

3. Poor Orientation: Some students rely solely on past questions instead of reading textbooks. Shockingly, some do not even own a single textbook. They look for shortcuts and are often tempted to cheat rather than learn.

4. Lack of Parental : At times, emotional and financial from parents is crucial for academic success—such as paying for quality lectures and providing standard textbooks. Unfortunately, many parents are too busy with their own lives to offer this .

5. Weak Educational Foundation: The quality of education from primary to secondary school is generally poor, leaving students unprepared for higher learning

You are right....

Racoon:
Absolutely true! So also are those who forged certificates, get honourable univ. awards based on corruption etc.

This is an unfair statement to say. Why not narrow youself to JAMB.

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