JAMB Releases Responds After Discovering 2025 UTME Top Scorer Is a UNN 4th‑Year Medical Student

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially addressed the uproar over the 2025 UTME top scorer, Chinedu Okeke, whose identity and academic status triggered intense social media debate. 

Contrary to public speculation, Chinedu Okeke is a fourth‑year medical student at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). JAMB clarified that discrepancies existed in his state of origin and UTME registration details. 

The Board emphasized that its operations are based strictly on verified data and, working alongside the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), is committed to safeguarding the integrity of the exam process and combating online misinformation. 

JAMB released a statement in reaction to social media claims, stating that the controversy stems from individuals twisting facts to suit personal narratives. 

They stressed their reliance on verified data—not public sentiment—in all official actions. While some sources claimed Okeke was from Anambra State, official records show he is from Amuwo‑Odofin LGA in Lagos State. 

Additionally, he originally registered for the 2021 UTME under Lagos credentials before gaining admission to study Medicine and Surgery at UNN. 

JAMB revealed Okeke registered twice—in 2021 for Medicine and again in 2025 for Mechanical Engineering—while still enrolled in UNN’s medical program. 

The Board described this as “inconsistent and questionable.” JAMB reaffirmed that candidate details are sourced directly from the NIN system and are not manipulated by the Board. 

They refuted allegations of errors in NIMC data in 2021 as “unequivocally false.” Investigations indicate Okeke altered his records before the 2025 UTME—an assertion supported even by some of his own supporters. 

The Board criticised those who bypassed UNN for emotional appeals instead of seeking factual clarity. They affirmed their recognition of Okeke as a genuine UNN student until contradicted by official university documents. 

Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Public Communications Advisor, noted that only if UNN confirms discrepancies would they involve the Medical and Dental Council in potential delisting. 

JAMB also highlighted that Okeke initially applied via Lagos State’s quota in 2021, then switched to Anambra State representation in 2025. The Board condemned exploitation of systemic loopholes to the detriment of other candidates. 

According to Dr. Benjamin: 

“We are not engaged in witch‑hunting; rather, we refuse to allow candidates who aspire to leadership roles act in ways that are unbecoming. When a nation trivialises illegalities, it breeds a future fraught with potential criminality.” 

JAMB reaffirmed its dedication to transparency, fairness, and nurturing the ethical standards of Nigeria’s future leaders. Background: Chinedu Okeke scored 375 out of 400 in the 2025 UTME, the highest score nationally, according to JAMB Registrar Prof. Ish-aq Oloyede. 

However, the revelation of his status as a current UNN medical student raised questions about the integrity of his 2025 registration. Conclusion: 

JAMB maintains that all its actions are grounded in verified information and is awaiting any official clarification from UNN or regulatory bodies. Okeke’s results remain valid unless contradicted through formal processes.