JUST IN: 2025 UTME Mass Failure: A Wake-Up Call to Parents, Schools, and the Nation -TANIMOWO OLUWADAMILARE OLOYEMETA (DeeSwift)
The recently released results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) have sparked widespread concern across the country. With an alarming percentage of candidates scoring below average, this year’s UTME has once again exposed deep-rooted issues within our education system. For us at DeeSwift Consults, this is not just another statistic—it is a clarion call for urgent action.
A Troubling Trend
According to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), over 60% of candidates scored below 180 out of a possible 400. While some may argue that JAMB’s Computer-Based Testing (CBT) model is a contributing factor, the truth is far more complex. Year after year, we see the same patterns: underprepared students, overburdened teachers, outdated curricula, and a system that prioritizes certification over true education.
This mass failure is not just a failure of the students; it is a collective failure—of parents, schools, government, and society at large.
Where Are We Getting It Wrong?
1. Parental Apathy: Many parents remain detached from their children’s academic progress. Education must not be outsourced entirely to schools or tutorial centers. Active parental involvement—monitoring, encouraging, and investing in the right educational resources—makes a world of difference.
2. Schools and Private Tutorials: A significant number of secondary schools and tutorial centers focus solely on “expo-driven” teaching methods instead of equipping students with genuine understanding. A change in orientation is necessary—academic institutions must prioritize foundational learning and critical thinking over shortcuts and cramming.
3. Curriculum Disconnect: Much of what is taught in our classrooms does not reflect the demands of modern assessments or real-world problem-solving. Students are being trained to pass exams, not to learn. This disconnect must be addressed through curriculum reform and teacher retraining.
4. Lack of Early Preparation: Many candidates only begin preparing for UTME a few weeks or months to the exam. Success in UTME is not a product of last-minute efforts—it requires consistent and strategic preparation. At DeeSwift Consults, we advocate starting early, and we provide structured support systems to guide students all year round.
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The Way Forward
At DeeSwift Consults, we believe that this situation can be reversed with collective responsibility and action:
• For Parents: Get involved. Ask questions. Monitor progress. Partner with credible academic consultants like DeeSwift Consults who can help structure your child’s academic journey strategically.
• For Students: Be intentional. Commit to daily learning. Join structured programs and mock assessments. Avoid distractions and resist the temptation of shortcuts.
• For Schools and Tutors: Shift the focus from “results at all costs” to building genuine academic capacity. Invest in teacher training and embrace digital tools that simulate real CBT environments.
• For the Government and Stakeholders: Massive investment is needed in public education infrastructure, teacher quality, and educational technology. The future of our youth is the future of our nation.
Conclusion
The 2025 UTME mass failure is a national emergency cloaked in academic data. It is a wake-up call to rethink how we educate, train, and mentor the next generation. Let us not waste this moment pointing fingers. Instead, let it spur us into decisive action.
At DeeSwift Consults, our doors remain open to students and parents who are ready to do things differently. We are here to help students prepare, not just to pass, but to excel.
Let’s build the future; one prepared student at a time.
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