The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced a temporary suspension on the selection of examination towns by candidates in Ekiti State for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.
This decision was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the board’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin.
Benjamin explained that the suspension is necessary to allow the board to restructure the examination towns in the state. The objective is to bring the centres closer to candidates, thereby reducing travel difficulties on exam day.
He noted that while candidates are typically allowed to choose the examination town nearest to them, the registration for the 2026 UTME had already begun before certain “structural anomalies” were identified in Ekiti’s current examination town setup.
“The anomalies necessitated urgent adjustments in the interest of candidates, prompting the temporary suspension of town selection in the state,” Benjamin stated.
As a result, candidates registering from Ekiti will be unable to choose an exam town within the state until the process is complete. “This process is expected to be concluded shortly,” the spokesperson added.
Benjamin apologized for any disruption this might cause. “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 said.
He reassured the public of JAMB’s commitment to operational excellence. “As a matter of practice, JAMB continuously monitors its operations and promptly addresses challenges reported by candidates. The board is committed to continuously improving its processes to ensure that all candidates are treated with dignity and respect,” Benjamin affirmed.
