The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has expressed concern over the low turnout of candidates reprinting their notification slips for the upcoming make-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.
In a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the Board revealed that only a small fraction of the scheduled candidates had completed the slip-printing process.
“As of this morning (Friday), only 12,442 out of the 98,232 scheduled candidates have printed their slips, reflecting a mere 12.6% participation rate,” the statement read.
To this end, JAMB appealed to affected candidates, particularly those who missed their main UTME, to take immediate action in order not to miss the rare opportunity.
“We strongly encourage all candidates, particularly those who missed the main examination, to print their notification slips promptly.
“This is a rare opportunity for them to participate in this year’s examination,” the Board said.
Reiterating its call, JAMB further said, “We urge all candidates who missed their previous examinations to reprint their slips to ensure they do not miss this opportunity.”
JAMB also assured the public that adequate provisions had been made to ensure a smooth and inclusive process.
“The Board is actively monitoring the printing process to determine the number of candidates who will be present for the examination.
“Meanwhile, we have deployed both human and material resources to facilitate this exercise, ensuring that all registered candidates have the opportunity to sit the examination,” the statement concluded.
Punch
