Former presidential candidate and Labour Party chieftain, Peter Obi, has called on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to urgently address the challenges facing candidates at registration centres across the country, insisting that students must not be made to suffer for administrative shortcomings .
In a statement via his verified X handle on Monday, Obi expressed concern over the persistent hardship experienced by students, particularly at the Board’s office in Amawbia, Anambra State, following the proscription of several Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres over alleged infractions .
“Last year, concerns were raised about the hardship students faced at various centres across the country, particularly at the Amawbia office of JAMB, following the proscription of several CBT centres over alleged infractions. The expectation was that corrective measures would follow. Sadly, as I passed there again last Friday, I met the same crowd and confusion,” Obi stated .
He noted that further inquiries revealed similar situations exist in other states, indicating that the challenge may be widespread.
While acknowledging that authorities may have valid reasons for sanctioning centres, Obi called for a more balanced and humane approach. He suggested that centres under investigation could be permitted to operate on a limited basis under strict supervision to prevent further lapses .
With the registration deadline set for February 26, Obi warned that many candidates risk missing the examination due to circumstances beyond their control .
“Many candidates travel from distant villages, some even sleeping in Awka to secure access. If nothing urgent is done, some will miss the examination not for lack of preparation, but because the system failed them,” he stated .
Obi stressed that students must not bear the consequences of systemic shortcomings, calling for swift and compassionate intervention to ensure that no young person’s future is jeopardised by avoidable administrative bottlenecks .
Disclaimer: This report is based on statements from Peter Obi’s verified social media handles and multiple news reports. CDA News Nigeria does not independently verify claims made by public figures.
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