ABUJA, April 8, 2025 — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disbursed a total of N397,030,900 as transport allowances to 1,909 officials who will oversee the conduct of the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) slated for Thursday, April 10, 2025.

The announcement was made by JAMB’s Director of Finance, Mufutau Bello, during a meeting convened to assess the board’s state of readiness for both the mock exercise and the main UTME scheduled for later this month.

Bello emphasized the significance of the mock exam, not only as a preparatory step for candidates but also as a test of the board’s systems, integrity, and operational efficiency.

“Much is at stake, including the dignity of our processes, the tertiary education system, and substantial financial resources—over N397,030,900 has been paid as transport allowances to the 1,909 officials travelling for the mock exercise,” Bello said.

He noted that the funds were disbursed to ensure that monitoring officials are adequately supported in carrying out their duties across the country, helping to maintain the credibility and smooth conduct of the examination process.

The Mock UTME is an optional pre-test that allows candidates to familiarize themselves with the computer-based testing format and identify potential technical challenges ahead of the main UTME.

JAMB has consistently used the mock exam as a tool to fine-tune logistics and infrastructure while also evaluating the readiness of examination centres nationwide.

The 2025 main UTME is expected to commence shortly after the mock exam, and JAMB says it remains committed to upholding transparency and fairness in the conduct of all its assessments.