Ahmed Ishowo Yakub recently shared a powerful reflection on Facebook, capturing what many Nigerians are feeling. Once again, the nation is reeling from a disturbing wave of mass failure in the 2025 UTME—just like in 2024. As always, fingers are pointing in every direction. But beyond the noise and headlines, we need to have an honest conversation.
Yes, JAMB must take some responsibility. The government, too, needs to invest more in strengthening ICT infrastructure, especially in rural and under-resourced areas. Yet, these are only surface issues in a much deeper problem.
It’s time to confront the elephant in the room.
How often do parents genuinely monitor their children’s academic progress? Are students dedicating enough time to study, or are they more invested in TikTok trends and football debates? Do schools emphasize real learning—or just exam shortcuts and question spotting?
This isn’t just a system failure. It’s a societal one.
As an educator, I find this trend deeply troubling. We need to revive our culture of learning—not just within schools, but in homes and communities too. Everyone has a role to play.
So, what’s really behind this year’s mass failure in the UTME? Is it the students, the parents, the schools, or the government?
Let’s talk. Our future depends on it.
