- Early Morning Exams: NANS condemns JAMB’s scheduling of UTME exams as early as 6:30 a.m., citing security concerns and student safety.
- Safety Risks: The student body argues that students are exposed to unnecessary risks, including transportation difficulties and unsafe routes.
- Demand for Adjustment: NANS demands that JAMB adjust the exam schedule to ensure no student sits for an exam before 9 a.m.
- Ultimatum: NANS gives JAMB a 72-hour ultimatum to comply, threatening to mobilize students for peaceful protests if demands are not met.
- Call for Intervention: NANS urges the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, to intervene and ensure student safety .
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) over the early morning scheduling of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), citing security concerns and student safety. NANS is demanding that JAMB adjust the exam schedule to ensure no student sits for an exam before 9 a.m . and has given the board a 72-hour ultimatum to comply, threatening to mobilize students for peaceful protests if their demands are not met.
