By: Manoah Kikekon
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has raised suspicions over the outstanding performance of Chinedu Okeke, who scored the highest mark in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Okeke, who reportedly scored 375, is now under scrutiny after JAMB discovered discrepancies in his academic records.
JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, revealed at the 2025 policy meeting in Abuja that Okeke, an Anambra indigene, applied to study Mechanical Engineering at the University of Lagos.
However, records showed he was already admitted into the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) a year earlier for Medicine. The board confirmed with UNN that Okeke is an active student, raising concerns about his eligibility to sit for UTME again.
JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin stated that the law prohibits students from matriculating twice, giving Okeke an unfair advantage.
Additionally, conflicting records show Okeke claiming origins from both Lagos and the South-East. Benjamin suggested he may be a "mercenary" a paid candidate writing exams for others prompting further investigation.
While the probe continues, JAMB announced other high scorers, including John Ayuba (Gombe, 374), Olayinka Jimoh (Kwara, 373), and several candidates from Rivers, Enugu, Kwara, and Delta with 372-373 marks. The board emphasized its commitment to exam integrity, ensuring only deserving candidates are recognized.
(NAN)