JAMB Disburses Over N397 Million For Transport Allowance

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the disbursement of N397,030,900 as transport allowances to 1,909 officials participating in the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), scheduled for April 10, 2025.

This was revealed by the Board’s Director of Finance, Mr. Mufutau Bello, during a readiness meeting held in Abuja to evaluate preparations for both the mock exam and the main UTME.

Bello highlighted the critical national importance of the examinations, explaining that the released funds represent only the first tranche of payments—covering one-third of the total officials engaged in the exercise.

According to a statement, the mock exam marks the beginning of JAMB’s core mandate, with the success of the exercise being crucial to maintaining the credibility of the country’s educational system. It emphasized, “The nation relies on the success of this exercise,” while warning that “any shortcomings could tarnish the integrity of Nigeria’s education system.”

JAMB staff reaffirmed their full commitment to ensuring a smooth and successful conduct of both the mock and main UTME nationwide. They also acknowledged public concerns regarding local travel allowances but clarified that such concerns often stem from “a limited understanding of the logistical scope involved in the nationwide examination process.”