JAMB Apologises Over Delayed UTME Results

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has apologised to candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Friday for the delay in releasing the results.

JAMB had earlier scheduled the release of Friday’s exam results for Saturday, but failed to release them. Candidates who sat for Friday’s exam have expressed frustration over the delay.

The board, in a statement issued on Sunday, signed by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, attributed the delay to the temporary absence of the board’s chief executive, whom he said was engaged in official duties.

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“Good morning everyone, We sincerely apologise for the delay in releasing the results for Friday, 17th April, which is the second batch in the series as earlier promised,” the statement read.

“Our Chief Executive was unavailable due to an important engagement, but would be in the office today, and we assure you that the results will be released later today, surely before nightfall.

“We also extend our heartfelt apologies to those who stayed up waiting for the release. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Fabian Benjamin, Ph.D., OrgExpert PCA, JAMB.”

Benjamin said candidates who sat for Friday’s exam are expected to check their results via SMS by sending “UTMERESULT” to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number linked to their registration.

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