JAMB suspends 2026 UTME exam town selection in Ekiti to restructure locations for easier access and reduce transport challenges for candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has suspended the selection of examination towns for candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Ekiti State.
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The board announced the measure on Tuesday through its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin.
Benjamin explained that the suspension is necessary to restructure examination towns to ensure closer proximity to candidates and reduce transport difficulties on exam days.
He noted that anomalies were detected in the configuration of Ekiti’s exam towns shortly after registration commenced.
“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,” Benjamin stated, expressing regret for any inconvenience caused to affected candidates.
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He added that JAMB continually monitors its operations and addresses challenges promptly to ensure candidates are treated with dignity and fairness.
Victory Emmanuel is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
