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Edition 040 · learning · Olanrewaju Rasheedat

JAMB’s Final UTME: A Test of Inflexibility

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) holds its last-chance mop-up exam for 2026, shutting the door on further opportunities.

JAMB’s Final UTME: A Test of Inflexibility
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JAMB’s unyielding stance on a final mop-up UTME mocks genuine learning. Education is not a one-shot hurdle race, but a continuous journey. Denying further chances stifles potential and perpetuates an elitist system that values rigid assessment over actual aptitude. When will we abandon these antiquated gatekeeping rituals?

The strongest counter

Limited examination windows ensure efficiency and prevent an endless cycle of re-sits. Clear deadlines encourage candidates to take their studies seriously and prepare diligently for their designated exam slots.

Audit trail
  • ·Exclusionary practice
  • ·Systemic rigidity
  • ·Missed potential
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