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A female UTME candidate stunned invigilators by refusing to answer any questions, claiming her grandfather instructed her to await divine help
JAMB condemned the act, warning candidates against relying on superstition and reaffirming that exam success only comes through preparation and hard work
Meanwhile, JAMB challenged claims of candidates being posted outside their chosen towns, offering a cash reward for any verifiable proof within 96 hours
An unusual scene unfolded at a Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre during Saturday’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) as a female candidate refused to answer any of her examination questions, insisting she was acting on instructions from her grandfather.
According to reports, the candidate sat calmly at her computer throughout the allotted time without making a single attempt to answer any question.
JAMB has advised against any superstitious beliefs and urged candidates to prepare by reading instead.
JAMB candidate leaves exam untouched
When approached by invigilators, she calmly explained that her grandfather had advised her not to engage with the test, assuring her that divine intervention would deliver success without effort.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) described the situation as a worrying example of misplaced belief in superstition over preparation.
In a statement issued by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, the Board expressed concern over the rising tendency among some candidates to rely on unfounded hopes rather than diligence.
"Of course such miracles do not happen with JAMB," Dr. Benjamin stated, warning candidates that success in examinations is only achieved through serious study and commitment.
