Mock UTME: JAMB officials get N397m transport allowance
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has disbursed a total of N397,030,900 in transport allowances to 1,909 officials involved in the upcoming 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, which is scheduled for April 10, 2025.
This information was shared by the board’s Director of Finance, Mr. Mufutau Bello, during a meeting in Abuja aimed at reviewing JAMB’s preparedness for both the mock examination and the main UTME.
Bello, emphasising the national significance of the examinations, revealed that the amount disbursed so far represents only the first tranche of payments, covering one-third of the officials participating in the process.
He stated: “The Mock UTME is a key phase in fulfilling our core mandate, and we must continue to set the standard for excellence. The success of this exercise is crucial not only to the integrity of our education system but to the national reputation of our processes. Any lapses could undermine the credibility of our education system.”
Bello further noted, “A total of N397,030,900 has been released for transport allowances to 1,909 officials traveling for the mock examination on April 10, 2025. This is only the first phase, covering one-third of the total number of officials involved.”
In response, the staff committed to ensuring the seamless and successful conduct of both the mock exam and the main UTME across the country.
They also addressed concerns about local travel allowances, pointing out that such discussions often stem from a misunderstanding of the complex logistics required to manage a nationwide examination process.
