JAMB Releases Mop-Up Examination Results and Addresses Fake Admission Letter Scandal
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the results of the mop-up examination conducted on Saturday, June 28, 2025. This initiative aimed to provide an opportunity for candidates who may have missed earlier examinations to take part in a final round.
According to a statement released by the Public Communication Advisor of JAMB, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, out of the 96,838 candidates scheduled for the mop-up exercise, the results of 11,161 candidates who attended the exam have been made available. The board emphasized that those who were unable to access their results had not followed the necessary instructions to send “UTMERESULT” (as one word) to 55019 or 66019 from the same phone number (SIM) used during their UTME registration.
Addressing the Fake Admission Letter Syndicate
Dr. Benjamin also provided an update on the ongoing investigation into a fake admission letter syndicate that was uncovered in 2024. The Nigerian police successfully arrested five key individuals involved in the fraudulent scheme. This operation came after a joint news conference held on April 13, 2024, between the Nigeria Police Force and JAMB, following complaints about the fabrication of admission letters for a fee.
With the support of the National Cybercrime Centre of the Nigeria Police Force, the five suspects were apprehended and are currently facing prosecution at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The case is titled "Inspector General of Police Vs Effa Leonard and four others."
As a result of the syndicate's confession, a total of 17,417 candidates were identified as beneficiaries. Between 2024 and May 2025, when JAMB submitted an update to the Federal Ministry of Education, 6,903 candidates were cleared after addressing minor discrepancies. However, 10,514 candidates were referred to their nearest designated police investigation offices for further scrutiny.
Among these 10,514 candidates, 5,669 were confirmed to have procured forged letters directly. Another 4,832 candidates had their admissions undisclosed to JAMB and were being processed for confinement under a ministerial waiver from 2017 to 2020. These candidates attempted to bypass the formal process by engaging the syndicate.
Additional Cases and Further Actions
In addition, 13 candidates were flagged due to acts of omission or commission. Notably, 12 of these 13 registered in 2017 when the Candidate Admission Processing System (CAPS) was established. The universities associated with these candidates include Bayero University Kano (BUK), Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri; Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA); Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (EKSUB); Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH); Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye; Osun State Polytechnic, Ire; Ben Idahosa University, Benin City; Obong University, Obong Ntak; and the University of Ilorin.
At a meeting on July 5, 2025, JAMB decided that the 13 candidates flagged due to specific anomalies should rectify their issues and proceed to print new admission letters. They belong to the batch of 6,903 candidates previously condoned.
Furthermore, 1,532 candidates claimed they were not involved in the syndicate that facilitated their admission. Despite this, they were warned and condoned because their institutions eventually processed their confinement of initially undisclosed admissions.
However, 3,300 candidates who were not processed for illegitimate or undisclosed admissions remain under investigation.
Ongoing Screening and Legal Consequences
Dr. Benjamin reiterated that JAMB continues its screening processes and will not tolerate any form of malpractice. Candidates found to have used or solicited assistance from examination and certificate fraudsters, or deviated from established procedures for registration, examination, or admission, will face legal consequences. This includes prosecution under the Examination Malpractices Act, which prescribes appropriate punishment for underage individuals and their mentors, guardians, or parents.
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