Public Outcry as Fix PDP to Fix Nigeria Demands Resignation of Education Minister, JAMB Registrar. By Raymond Enoch
A storm of outrage is sweeping across Nigeria following the failure in the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), prompting the political advocacy group Fix PDP to Fix Nigeria to demand the immediate resignation of the Minister of Education and the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
In a strongly worded statement issued on Wednesday, group spokesperson Emeka Udo condemned the widespread systemic failures that led to massive student failure, calling the situation “an avoidable catastrophe” that has jeopardized the academic future of thousands of Nigerian youths.
“This crisis has revealed the deep-seated rot in our education system,” the statement read. “The Minister’s lack of oversight and the JAMB Registrar’s admission of failure are not just unacceptable—they are unforgivable.”
Udo emphasized that the infrastructural and technical shortcomings during the UTME were indicative of poor planning and gross incompetence at the highest levels. According to him, the credibility of Nigeria’s examination system is now in question, and immediate accountability is non-negotiable.
The group outlined a three-pronged demand to the Federal Government:
Immediate resignation of the Minister of Education and the JAMB Registrar.
Thorough investigation into the UTME failures to uncover the root causes and identify those responsible.
Sweeping reforms in the education sector, particularly in infrastructure, technology, and personnel capacity, to restore public confidence.
Udo warned that without decisive action, the erosion of trust in national examinations would further undermine Nigeria’s struggling education sector.
“This isn’t just about numbers or statistics—it’s about real students with real dreams, many of which have now been shattered due to administrative failure,” Udo added.
This year’s UTME witnessed reports of server crashes, biometric mismatches, delayed results, and missing scores. Many candidates were unable to complete or even start their exams due to technical glitches, sparking protests from parents, students, and education stakeholders nationwide.
Insiders say these issues were flagged months ahead but were largely ignored by JAMB’s leadership.
As criticism mounts, education watchers warn that inaction will deepen the public’s disillusionment with government institutions. “What we’re seeing now is the cumulative effect of years of neglect,” said a senior education analyst who spoke on condition of anonymity.
The ball is now in the court of the Federal Government. While neither the Education Ministry nor JAMB has officially responded to the resignation calls, pressure is intensifying.
Fix PDP to Fix Nigeria says this moment offers a critical opportunity for Nigeria to prove that accountability still matters in public service.
“The integrity of our education system and the future of our children depend on swift, responsible action,” Udo concluded.
