By Ayodele Oni
The National Association of Nigerian Students, (NANS) has pleaded with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, (JAMB) to look into rescheduling time for ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations, (UTME), in view of insecurity in the country.
A statement on Sunday signed by NANS President, Olushola Oladoja and PRO,
Samson Ajasa Adeyemi condemned the insensitive scheduling of the UTME examination to as early as 6 a.m.
“This decision, given the prevailing security challenges in the country, is both inconsiderate and dangerous.
“It is deeply troubling that students are expected to commute to examination centres in the early hours of the morning, often navigating unsafe routes and facing transportation difficulties.
“Reports indicate that some candidates have had to travel long distances, exposing them to unnecessary risks.
“The current security climate in Nigeria demands that authorities prioritise the safety and well-being of students rather than subjecting them to undue hardship.
“NANS calls on JAMB to immediately review and adjust the examination schedule to ensure that no student is required to sit for an exam before 9 a.m.
“We urge the Honourable Minister for Education, Tunji Alausa, to intervene and ensure that students are not placed in harm’s way due to poor planning.
“We hereby issue a 72-hour ultimatum to JAMB to revise the UTME schedule and adopt a more student-friendly approach.
“Failure to comply will leave NANS with no choice but to mobilise students nationwide for peaceful protests to demand immediate action. The welfare and security of Nigerian students must never be compromised.
“NANS remains committed to advocating for policies that protect students and ensure their academic pursuits are not hindered by avoidable challenges.”
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