JAMB Honours Top UTME Candidates With Special Needs, Outstanding Staff, Institutions for Inclusive Education Efforts

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has honoured exceptional candidates with special needs, outstanding members of staff, and tertiary institutions for their commitment to promoting inclusive education and excellence in service delivery.

The awards were presented during the National Engagement on “Inclusive Higher Education and Artificial Intelligence” organised by the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG) at the National Universities Commission (NUC) Auditorium in Abuja.

The recognition ceremony celebrated individuals and institutions that have contributed significantly to advancing equal opportunities and accessibility within Nigeria’s education system.

Among those honoured were the three highest-scoring candidates with special needs in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The award recipients include Ogunsola Segun Quadri, Haruna Nuhu Yusuf, and Duaknaan John Nitmoen.

JAMB also recognised outstanding staff members who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, resilience, and commitment to the Board’s objectives.

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The award recipients include Bello Muzzammil Muhammad, Auwal Ahmed Bello, Dubem Eagle Ikechukwu, Olugbenga Joseph Adebayo, and Modupe Yetunde Aloba, among others.

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The Board noted that the recognition aimed to celebrate individuals whose efforts have strengthened JAMB’s mission to deliver quality services and improve access to higher education.

“The awards recognise courage, resilience, and outstanding commitment to service delivery in advancing the Board’s mandate,” JAMB stated.

In addition, certificates of excellence were presented to tertiary institutions that admitted the highest number of candidates with special needs during the 2025 admission exercise.

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The institutions were recognised for their dedication to inclusive admissions practices and efforts to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to higher education opportunities.

JAMB, through its Equal Opportunity Group, has continued to champion policies and initiatives aimed at removing barriers faced by candidates with special needs in Nigeria’s tertiary education system.

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