The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has temporarily suspended the choice of examination towns for candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Ekiti State.
According to JAMB, the suspension is aimed at restructuring examination towns to bring them closer to candidates, reducing transportation challenges on exam days when centres are assigned.
Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, announced the development in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He noted that candidates are usually allowed to choose towns closest to their locations. However, structural anomalies in the configuration of examination towns in Ekiti were discovered after the 2026 UTME registration began, prompting urgent adjustments.
“Candidates will not be able to select any examination town in Ekiti State while the restructuring is ongoing. The process is expected to be completed shortly,” Benjamin said.
He apologized for any inconvenience this temporary measure may cause and emphasized that JAMB continually monitors its operations to address challenges promptly. Benjamin also reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to improving its processes to ensure all candidates are treated with dignity and respect.
