Nigerian students shouldn’t be made to pay for system malfunctions, according to Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate for the Labour Party.

This was said by Obi in a statement that was published on his verified X handle on Monday.

Concerns on the difficulties faced by students at different centers throughout the nation prompted him to respond.

The former governor of Anambra State was particular about the experience of students at the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) Amawbia office after multiple CBT centers were banned due to alleged violations.

According to him, “corrective measures were expected to follow.”

Unfortunately, I encountered the same congestion and chaos last Friday as I went by there once more. I learned that there are comparable circumstances in a few other Nigerian states after doing more research.

“A more impartial and compassionate approach is feasible, even though authorities may have good reasons for approving centers.

“In order to prevent further lapses, centers under investigation may be permitted to continue providing limited services under close supervision.”

To reduce the strain on state agencies, authorities might nevertheless temporarily use already approved centers under strict monitoring if it is difficult to approve new centers promptly.

There will be severe repercussions because registration closes on the 26th. Many applicants come from far-off areas, and some even spend the night in Awka in order to gain entry. If quick action is not taken, some people will miss the test—not because they were unprepared, but rather because the system let them down.

The shortcomings of a system that we have all contributed to in one way or another cannot be forced upon students.

In order to guarantee that no young person’s future is endangered by preventable administrative bottlenecks, prompt and compassionate assistance is needed instead of placing blame.