The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the suspension of exam town selection for candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Ekiti State.
The decision, announced Tuesday in Abuja, is aimed at restructuring exam towns to ensure candidates are assigned centres closer to their locations, thereby reducing transportation challenges on exam days.
JAMB spokesman Fabian Benjamin explained that candidates are normally allowed to select exam towns of their choice, especially those nearest to them.
“The 2026 UTME registration commenced before the Board detected certain structural anomalies in the configuration of examination towns in the state, necessitating urgent adjustments in the interest of candidates,” Benjamin said.
As a result, candidates will not be able to select any exam town in Ekiti State until the restructuring process is completed.
Temporary Measure
Benjamin assured that the process will be concluded shortly.
“The Board regrets any inconvenience this temporary measure may cause candidates wishing to select examination towns in the ongoing registration exercise in Ekiti State,” he added.
He emphasized that JAMB continuously monitors its operations and promptly addresses challenges reported by candidates.
The statement reaffirmed JAMB’s dedication to improving its processes.
“The Board remains committed to making necessary improvements to its processes to ensure that all candidates are treated with dignity and respect,” Benjamin said.
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