JAMB SUSPENDS EXAMINATION TOWN SELECTION FOR 2026 UTME CANDIDATES IN EKITI

JAMB SUSPENDS EXAMINATION TOWN SELECTION FOR 2026 UTME CANDIDATES IN EKITI


The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the temporary suspension of examination town selection for candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Ekiti State.

The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin.

According to the board, the suspension is part of efforts to restructure examination towns in the state to ensure that centres are closer to candidates’ locations and to minimise transportation difficulties during the examination period.

Benjamin explained that while candidates are typically allowed to choose examination towns nearest to them during registration, the 2026 UTME registration process commenced before certain structural anomalies were identified in the configuration of examination towns in Ekiti State.

He noted that the anomalies made urgent adjustments necessary in order to safeguard candidates’ convenience and welfare, leading to the temporary suspension of the town selection option for the state.

“As a result, candidates will be unable to select any examination town in Ekiti State while the adjustment process is ongoing. The restructuring exercise is expected to be completed shortly,” the statement read.

JAMB expressed regret over any inconvenience the measure may cause candidates affected during the ongoing registration exercise in the state.

The board also reaffirmed its commitment to continuously monitoring its operations and promptly addressing challenges reported by candidates, stressing that its policies are designed to ensure fairness, accessibility, and respect for all UTME applicants nationwide.

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