94-YEAR-OLD TO WRITE UTME

A 94-year-old man, Adedapo Idowu, has registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) with the aim of studying Political Science at the University of Ibadan.

He expressed excitement about the smooth registration process at the JAMB Professional Test Center in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The 2025 UTME registration started on January 31, and over 700,000 candidates have registered, including 11,000 underage applicants.

Idowu’s initial fears about pursuing higher education at his age were dispelled after his seamless registration experience.

He commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for the efficient use of technology, such as integrating his National Identity Number (NIN), which simplified data collection and ensured a user-friendly process.

His story was featured in the latest bulletin of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.

“I can now attain my dream at an advanced age,” Idowu said, noting that the registration staff gave him a sense of belonging through the warm reception at the registration venue. He advised other candidates to embrace professionalism and contentment in their academic journey.

Idowu encouraged the Board to maintain this positive trajectory to continue ensuring access to education for all, particularly the elderly, the underprivileged, and those with disabilities.