The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has temporarily suspended the selection of examination towns for candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination in Ekiti State.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin.
According to the statement, the suspension is to allow JAMB to restructure its examination towns in the state in order to ensure closer proximity to candidates and reduce transportation challenges on examination days.
Benjamin explained that while candidates are typically allowed to choose examination towns closest to their locations, the registration process for the 2026 UTME had commenced before structural anomalies were detected in Ekiti State’s examination town configuration.
He said the anomalies made it necessary for the board to carry out urgent adjustments in the interest of candidates, prompting the temporary suspension of town selection in the state.
“Consequently, candidates will be unable to select any examination town in Ekiti State while the adjustment process is ongoing. This process is expected to be concluded shortly,” the statement read.
The board expressed regret over any inconvenience the temporary measure may cause candidates affected during the ongoing registration exercise.
“As a matter of practice, JAMB continuously monitors its operations and promptly addresses challenges reported by candidates,” Benjamin stated.
He reaffirmed the board’s commitment to improving its processes and ensuring that all candidates are treated with dignity and respect throughout the examination process.
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