The ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), was largely hitch-free across monitored centres in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday.
A News Agency of Nig
eria (NAN) correspondent who visited some Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres reports that candidates commenced their examinations as scheduled, with minimal technical complaints.
At the Arc Bamidele Samson CBT Centre, a candidate, Miss Adebanke Oyedele, who arrived at about 9.00 a.m., described her experience as smooth and engaging.
“I started on time, and the examination was very interesting. For me, there was no complaint, though I noticed some others raising concerns,” she said.
Oyedele, who aspires to study Mass Communication at the University of Ibadan, projected a score of about 250.
Similarly, Mr Agwaza Simon expressed satisfaction with the examination’s conduct.
“There was no system failure or network issue. Everything went well,” she said, adding that she hopes to study Accounting at the University of Ibadan.
Another candidate, Mr Isak Sherifu, described the examination environment as peaceful and well-organised, noting the absence of technical glitches and commending officials for their professionalism.
Also, Miss Ayomide Busari noted that her examination went smoothly without any network issues, adding that she intends to study Law at the University of Ibadan.
A parent, Mrs Olubunmi Komolafe, who accompanied her daughter to the CBT centre, confirmed that the exercise was orderly.
“I arrived before 9.00 a.m., and my daughter started a little after 9.00 a.m.
“Everything has been peaceful, and there are no issues with the internet,” she said.
Attempts to speak with a JAMB ad-hoc supervisor at the Arc Bamidele Samson CBT Centre were unsuccessful, as he said he was not authorised to speak with journalists.
At the JAMB Zonal Office in Ibadan, candidates also began their examinations as scheduled, without any technical glitch whatsoever.
The Ibadan Zonal Manager of JAMB, Mrs Temitope Akintola, declined to comment but was observed ensuring that candidates were attended to in line with the board’s guidelines.
She, however, advised candidates who missed their scheduled sessions due to early morning rainfall to lodge complaints through the board’s portal.
Meanwhile, at High Flyer CBT Centre in Egbeda, an examination supervisor, who spoke anonymously, confirmed the hitch-free nature of the exercise.
“There are no technical complaints. The process is smooth, and we have adequate measures in place to prevent malpractice,” he said.
According to the supervisor, the centre is equipped with Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems to monitor the examination, alongside personnel deployed to ensure compliance with guidelines.
NAN reports that the UTME exercise continues nationwide till April 25. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)