“Sadly, one of them was also involved in impersonation by recruiting an undergraduate student who is also blind to come and write for another blind candidate.”
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered a case of impersonation involving two visually impaired candidates during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Registrar Ishaq Oloyede revealed that a blind candidate hired another visually impaired undergraduate to sit the exam on his behalf. The incident occurred under the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG), which provides inclusive testing for candidates with disabilities.
Oloyede, speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, expressed disappointment over the incident, stating, “Sadly, one of them was involved in impersonation by recruiting an undergraduate student who is also blind to write for another blind candidate.” A total of 501 visually impaired candidates were examined across 11 centres nationwide. The registrar noted that the act reflects desperation for tertiary education access despite JAMB’s support, including fee refunds and covering accommodation and feeding costs.
JAMB has yet to announce sanctions for the implicated candidates but reiterated its commitment to exam integrity. The board warned against malpractice, emphasizing that disability does not exempt candidates from following examination rules.
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