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The recent tweet by Mr Peter Obi on X, has reignited a long-standing debate about the state of Nigeria’s education system and the role of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in it. Obi’s post highlights a staggering statistic: of the 1,955,069 candidates who sat for the 2025 JAMB exams, only 420,000 scored above 200, leaving over 1.5 million 78% below this threshold. This alarming failure rate, coupled with Nigeria’s lagging university enrollment paints a grim picture of an education system in crisis. Obi attributes this to decades of underinvestment in education, a sector he argues is the “most critical driver of national development.” But does this mean JAMB, the gatekeeper of college admissions in Nigeria, should be scrapped? This piece is set to explore the figures, the systemic issues, and the relevance of JAMB in today’s Nigeria.
You can read more: https://crispng.com/should-jamb-be-removed-critical-look-at-nigerias-education-crisis/

Okezie5Regs:
The recent tweet by Mr Peter Obi on X, has reignited a long-standing debate about the state of Nigeria’s education system and the role of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in it. Obi’s post highlights a staggering statistic: of the 1,955,069 candidates who sat for the 2025 JAMB exams, only 420,000 scored above 200, leaving over 1.5 million 78% below this threshold. This alarming failure rate, coupled with Nigeria’s lagging university enrollment paints a grim picture of an education system in crisis. Obi attributes this to decades of underinvestment in education, a sector he argues is the “most critical driver of national development.” But does this mean JAMB, the gatekeeper of college admissions in Nigeria, should be scrapped? This piece is set to explore the figures, the systemic issues, and the relevance of JAMB in today’s Nigeria.
You can read more: https://crispng.com/should-jamb-be-removed-critical-look-at-nigerias-education-crisis/

It makes no sense that students have to seat for JAMB. I see no reason why students who have sat for WAEC/NECO have to undergo JAMB and even post JAMB. The expenses are also daunting. Parents pay through their nose for WAEC and after that, they hagw to cmntend with JAMB, which is viable for just a year. Some parents may not even be able to afford it and since ducation is the fundamental right of every Nigerian, depriving students this rights due to JAMB is not wholesome

Long overdue.

Also, let universities set standards for admission.

If your O level is flawed, you can enrol in the university of your choice and complete their A level in the discipline or related discipline you want to study. Or get A level somewhere else in the field or related fields.
That is the standard world over
Nothing like qouta system.

No

descarado:
Long overdue.

Also, let universities set standards for admission.

If your O level is flawed, you can enrol in the university of your choice and complete their A level in the discipline or related discipline you want to study. Or get A level somewhere else in the field or related fields.
That is the standard world over
Nothing like qouta system.

The only way out of the mess

Juliearth:
It makes no sense that students have to seat for JAMB. I see no reason why students who have sat for WAEC/NECO have to undergo JAMB and even post JAMB. The expenses are also daunting. Parents pay through their nose for WAEC and after that, they hagw to cmntend with JAMB, which is viable for just a year. Some parents may not even be able to afford it and since ducation is the fundamental right of every Nigerian, depriving students this rights due to JAMB is not wholesome

Student cheats{pay their way through with the help of their parents} to pass WAEC/NECO, that why the pass rate on those exams are above 50%! There is honestly nothing in the head of the student of this days and i will be honest with you, Jamb is way easier than WAEC/NECO. I remember asking a supposed science student{he filled in medicine in his jamb form} what the power house of a cell was and this MF told me Malpighian tubules. My brain stopped functioning at that point.

If jamb should be scrapped then waec and neco should go cbt fully. Only practicals should be written should be 25% of the mark.

Acidosis:
The only way out of the mess

Acid, how you dey?
How are the kids?

Naija matter will make you forget what really matters sometimes.

descarado:
Acid, how you dey?
How are the kids?

Naija matter will make you forget what really matters sometimes.

Ahah... I am learning to ignore Naija matters. Bad bad news everyday.

We are doing fine, my sister. They turned 1 last month. ☺️😍

The major problem in Nigeria about scrapping any government institution is what would happen to their staff population.
I feel after Oloyede's tenure, things might improve. The man is something else. I was in Unilorin during his VC tenure and it was tough.

Ebus03:
Student cheats{pay their way through with the help of their parents} to pass WAEC/NECO, that why the pass rate on those exams are above 50%! There is honestly nothing in the head of the student of this days and i will be honest with you, Jamb is way easier than WAEC/NECO. I remember asking a supposed science student{he filled in medicine in his jamb form} what the power house of a cell was and this MF told me Malpighian tubules. My brain stopped functioning at that point.

If our educational system was designed to thrive, examination malpractice wouldn't be a thing. People cheat because of various reasons. These reasons stem from poor moral values and not knowing how. A good educational system addresses morals and intellects. Thus, my stance still stands.

Ebus03:
Student cheats{pay their way through with the help of their parents} to pass WAEC/NECO, that why the pass rate on those exams are above 50%! There is honestly nothing in the head of the student of this days and i will be honest with you, Jamb is way easier than WAEC/NECO. I remember asking a supposed science student{he filled in medicine in his jamb form} what the power house of a cell was and this MF told me Malpighian tubules. My brain stopped functioning at that point.

Can I burst your bubbles? People still cheat their way through JAMB. I won't shed more light on this for security reasons. Regarding the science student you had a discourse with... Maybe my being an early years teacher has made me more patient and perseverant. Thus, until I unturn morethan half the milestone with no success, I may then draw certain hypothesis.

Acidosis:
Ahah... I am learning to ignore Naija matters. Bad bad news everyday.

We are doing fine, my sister. They turned 1 last month. ☺️😍

Why you no tell me na, at least, birthday drinks from my side. Do let me know next time.
Happy birthday to them.
I know is a mixed feeling for you but you should know that some things are beyond our power. Also, seeing them makes the pain ease a lot.
Give it time.

descarado:
Why you no tell me na, at least, birthday drinks from my side. Do let me know next time.
Happy birthday to them.
I know is a mixed feeling for you but you should know that some things are beyond our power. Also, seeing them makes the pain ease a lot.
Give it time.

Thanks for the love, sis. You've always had our backs, and it means a lot. I’ll give you a heads-up next time for sure. You're right about it being a mixed feeling, which is why I didn't think much about doing anything out of the ordinary. I hope it feels easier next time. Thank you as always 🙏🤗