The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has been under scrutiny following the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. The results, released on May 9, indicated that a significant number of candidates scored below 200 out of 400, leading to widespread criticism. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, acknowledged technical errors in 157 centers, affecting 379,997 candidates, particularly in the five South-East states and Lagos State, which led to a decision to schedule a resit examination.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has rejected JAMB's decision to conduct a fresh UTME for affected candidates, describing it as “totally unacceptable.” The group's National President, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, demanded that 300 scores be awarded to all affected candidates from the South-East, calling the resit a form of mental torture and questioning who would bear the cost and risk involved. They threatened legal action if their demands are not met.

Meanwhile, a touching video surfaced of a Nigerian student sharing her impressive 2025 UTME score with her father after three attempts, highlighting the pressure and emotional investment in the examination. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB spokesperson, addressed concerns about the short notice for the resit, explaining that delaying it further would conflict with other examination bodies' schedules and affect candidates' opportunities for admission into tertiary institutions and other programs like the NDA. He also addressed criticism regarding the 6 am reporting time for the exam, promising a review for future exercises.

Nollywood actress Mary Njoku has questioned the necessity of JAMB, suggesting that the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) should be sufficient for university admission. She recounted her personal struggles with JAMB and called for its scrapping, a sentiment echoed by many who view it as an unnecessary burden on students.

In response to claims that the UTME glitch was targeted at candidates from the Southeast, JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin clarified that the issue was due to carelessness by a service provider and not related to ethnicity. He defended the competence of the JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, emphasizing his deep involvement in the board's operations.

Additionally, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has renamed the Biafra Remembrance Day celebration to Igbo Heroes Day, observed every May 30th, to honor those who sacrificed for Igbo identity. They advocate for voluntary celebration and the cancellation of enforced sit-at-home directives to avoid disrupting educational and economic activities.