Examination Malpractice: Visually Impaired Candidate Hires Fellow Blind Undergraduate to Sit UTME As JAMB Arrests Over 40 Persons
Israel Adeleke
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports that the Joint Administration and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed an astonishing case of impersonation involving two visually impaired students, and over 40 other candidates who got themselves involved in examination malpractice during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
OTN News further reports that the registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, who made this known at a press briefing in Abuja, revealed that, a blind candidate arranged for another visually impaired undergraduate to sit the UTME on his behalf during the session organised for blind candidates under the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG).
OTN News observes that the JEOG initiative, led by Prof. Peter Okebukola is designed to ensure inclusive examination access for candidates with visual impairments and other disabilities.
According to him, sadly, one of them was also involved in impersonation by recruiting an undergraduate student who is also blind to come and write the examination on behalf of the visually impaired candidate.
Oloyede expressed disappointment at the impersonation attempt, describing it as a reflection of the increasing desperation for tertiary admission, even among special needs candidates.
He further revealed that the board confirmed the arrest of over 40 persons for involvement in examination malpractice as well.
OTN News further observes that JAMB which had earlier released the 2025 UTME results on Friday, with over 1.9 million candidates receiving their scores, said that in the 2025 edition, 501 blind candidates were assessed across 11 centres nationwide.
OTN News also observes that the body which also withheld the results of 39,834 candidates due to various infractions, noted that JAMB provides extensive support for visually impaired candidates, including free registration, as well as covering transportation, accommodation, and feeding during the exams.
Oloyede, however, reaffirmed the board’s dedication to inclusivity in education, saying, “The board remains committed to providing the necessary support for persons with disabilities aspiring to pursue tertiary education."
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