{"id":118758,"date":"2025-05-14T21:42:51","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T20:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=118758"},"modified":"2025-05-14T21:42:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T20:42:51","slug":"jamb-failure-expert-warns-of-looming-crisis-in-nigerias-education-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/jamb-failure-expert-warns-of-looming-crisis-in-nigerias-education-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"JAMB Failure: Expert Warns of Looming Crisis in Nigeria\u2019s Education Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>By Oscar Okhifo, Abuja<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The persistent decline in student performance in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations has sparked growing concern about the health of Nigeria\u2019s education system, with an educationist, Jesuteke Prosper, describing the trend as \u201cdisheartening.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>In an interview with Pointblank News, Prosper painted a grim picture of the sector\u2019s current state, likening it to \u201ca bird whose beauty is judged by its plumage\u201d now dimmed by years of neglect.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cWhat we are seeing didn\u2019t start today,\u201d he said. \u201cThe drift began long ago, and no serious attempt was made to block the flow.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">He argued that while the system is under scrutiny, the problem also lies in students\u2019 waning commitment to academic pursuit. \u201cLet\u2019s be honest: the obsession to the internet for the wrong reason, parents&#8217; abdication of responsibilities and the &#8216;get rich quick syndrome&#8217; are among major reasons behind the poor outcomes in JAMB,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>According to him, the rise of social media and a growing \u201cget-rich-quick\u201d mindset have significantly eroded the value that young people place on education. Phrases like \u201cschool na scam\u201d and \u201cwho school help?\u201d have become common refrains among youths in the presence of adults.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0\u201cThese expressions reflect a disturbing decline in the perception of formal learning,\u201d Prosper noted.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He added that technology, rather than aiding learning, is being misused, leading to superficial engagement with study materials. \u201cInstead of deeper understanding, many now skim and skip,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>While supporting recent comments made by the Minister of Education, Prosper did not spare JAMB from criticism. He pointed to technical failures, such as system shutdowns during exams. These unfortunate realities continue to frustrate students and question the board\u2019s readiness.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Responding to claims that lowered cut-off marks have caused poor performance, he disagreed. \u201cIt\u2019s actually the other way around,\u201d Prosper said. \u201cThe poor results led to the reduction in cut-off marks not the reverse.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He stressed the need for comprehensive reforms and collective responsibility to reverse the trend.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0\u201cGovernment must properly fund education, pay teachers well, and provide quality resources for students,\u201d he said.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He also slammed the politicization of education, criticizing the practice of offering free JAMB forms without improving the learning environment. \u201cIt\u2019s insensitive,\u201d he remarked.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>To parents, he had this advice: \u201cDon\u2019t abandon your role. Monitor your children\u2019s academic progress. Money is important, but so is your presence and guidance.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The\u00a0 award-winning teacher known for mentoring top performing students,\u00a0 encouraged his fellow educators to innovate.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0\u201cMake your lessons come alive. Spark curiosity. Be passionate,\u201d he urged.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>To students, his message was clear: \u201cSchool isn\u2019t a scam. Education is still the key. Don\u2019t be swayed by peers chasing shortcuts. Study hard, stay focused, and your efforts will pay off.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He concluded with a plea to JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, to look into the challenges facing students and address widespread complaints.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Prosper also raised safety concerns about the early 6 a.m. start time for JAMB exams. \u201cGiven the insecurity in parts of Nigeria, many parents are understandably worried about their children traveling so early,\u201d he cautioned.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>As the country faces yet another wave of mass failure, voices like Jesuteke Prosper\u2019s are amplifying calls for urgent, meaningful intervention in the nation\u2019s ailing education sector.<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Oscar Okhifo, Abuja The persistent decline in student performance in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations has sparked growing concern about the health of Nigeria\u2019s education system,&hellip;<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":97982,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-118758","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - 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