2025 UTME Registration: JAMB to Use Customised SIMs for Candidates. In a significant move to tackle the recurring issues of theft or loss of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards, JAMB has announced a partnership with the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) to issue UTME candidates customised phone SIMs for their registration process.
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Announcement Details:
- Date: Thursday, 27th June, 2024
- Location: Abuja
- Speaker: Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, JAMB Registrar
Key Points:
- Customised SIMs for Registration: These SIMs will be used exclusively for UTME registration and will be accessible only to parents. The SIMs will have a validity period of five years.
- Addressing Registration Challenges: The introduction of customised SIMs aims to mitigate the numerous problems candidates face during registration, including SIM theft and loss.
- Commitment to Efficient Service Delivery: JAMB is committed to leveraging advanced technology to enhance the registration process, making it more seamless, flexible, and user-friendly.
Comments from the Registrar:
- Prof. Oloyede assured the coalition of civil society groups of JAMB’s dedication to improving its UTME registration system.
- He emphasized that the Board will continue to innovate and adopt state-of-the-art technologies to provide efficient service to Nigerians.
This initiative reflects JAMB’s ongoing efforts to improve the registration experience for candidates and ensure a more secure and efficient process.