(In Nigeria): National Outcry as Teenager Goes Missing Amid JAMB’s Risky Exam Scheduling Practices.


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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has come under heavy fire across Nigeria after a teenage candidate reportedly went missing in Lagos State while trying to locate her assigned examination center.



The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with critics accusing JAMB of endangering students’ lives through poorly organized logistics.

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 Families and activists are slamming the board for assigning examination venues far from candidates' areas of residence and scheduling test times at highly unsafe hours, often in the early morning when public transportation is limited and security risks are higher.


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The missing teenager’s case has ignited a national debate about the fairness, safety, and competence of JAMB’s examination procedures.


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 Many are calling for immediate reforms, demanding that the admissions body prioritize candidate safety over bureaucratic convenience.


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As public anger simmers, JAMB has yet to release a detailed response addressing the mounting concerns.

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