Nigerian Man Blames Generator Failure and Network Issues for Low JAMB Score
A Nigerian man has taken to social media to express his frustration after checking his 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result, blaming generator failure and network issues for his low score. He explained that he was only able to attempt 147 questions during the exam, significantly impacting his performance.
Exam Day Challenges Detailed by Candidate
The individual, identified as Chukwudi David Uguru, shared his experience on Facebook, detailing the technical difficulties he faced. He wrote his exam at Zololo Junction and reported that the generator went off during the English Language section, causing the network to cease. This disruption forced exam organizers to move him to another system, but by the time he started, he had already lost over 25–30 minutes.
Uguru stated, "I was disappointed with the system failure on Saturday's exam. I attempted 147 questions in all. Only CRK I answered all; I was still on English before their generator went off, network ceased. It reached a level that they had to change system for me." He added that he was unable to finish the English questions and left over 33 questions unanswered, which he described as almost an entire subject.
Unexpected Result and Call for Improvement
Despite the challenges, Uguru was surprised to score 222 in the UTME, having initially targeted 300 but given up hope due to the issues. In his post, he called on JAMB officials to improve exam conditions, emphasizing the impact of generator failure and network restoration delays on candidates. He urged, "I am using this time to call on JAMB officials to please do better. The generator failure and time taken to restore network affected us, and they should do better next time."
Social Media Reactions Highlight Widespread Issues
The post sparked numerous reactions from other candidates who shared similar experiences. Glory Gift commented, "Same here. Technical issue. I was done with English, chemistry and biology. Still on physics when the generator off. We thought it’s something not that serious Omooooo . 1hr passed, generator is just doing on and off. We were later reschedule." Others, like Mhizta Right and Nneka Maryann, reported comparable disruptions, with some expressing fear or disappointment over their scores and exam logistics.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about infrastructure and technical support during high-stakes exams in Nigeria, affecting candidates' performance and outcomes.
